The Age of Invention Game, 1880-1910

Summary

This box contained a set of printed cards with images of mid-19th century events and inventions. Each card was given a value, and those of higher value trumped all others. Players could be entertained by either playing the game or discussing the colorful illustrations of history and innovation.

This box contained a set of printed cards with images of mid-19th century events and inventions. Each card was given a value, and those of higher value trumped all others. Players could be entertained by either playing the game or discussing the colorful illustrations of history and innovation.

Artifact

Card game (Game set)

Date Made

1880-1910

Creators

D. Carvalho 

Creator Notes

Published by D. Carvalho.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

28.41.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Pasteboard (Paper)
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography

Dimensions

Height: 0.33 in

Width: 2.66 in

Length: 3.90 in

Inscriptions

front of case: THE AGE / OF / INVENTION

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