Fish Pond Game, 1890-1900
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As color printing technologies improved and became more affordable in the second half of the nineteenth century, many book publishers also began printing toys and games. The McLoughlin Bros. publishing firm patented its version of the "fish pond game" in 1890. Using small wooden poles, players hooked multicolored fish from the "pond." A number printed on each fish indicated its value as competitors vied for the best catch.
As color printing technologies improved and became more affordable in the second half of the nineteenth century, many book publishers also began printing toys and games. The McLoughlin Bros. publishing firm patented its version of the "fish pond game" in 1890. Using small wooden poles, players hooked multicolored fish from the "pond." A number printed on each fish indicated its value as competitors vied for the best catch.
Artifact
Game
Date Made
1890-1900
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
85.31.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Brass (Alloy)
String (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Dimensions
Height: 2 in
Width: 17.55 in
Length: 8.15 in
Inscriptions
NEW / AND / IMPROVED / FISH POND / GAME
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