Game, Bagatelle
Object number98.17.482 a,b
Date1968
OriginHong Kong, China
Mediumplastics, metal, cardboard, paper, various inks
Credit LineGift of Spang & Co.
DescriptionSpace-themed bagatelle game.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 14.625 × 8.5 × 1 in. (37.1 × 21.6 × 2.5 cm)InscriptionsReverse of box has handwritten text in black ink "WWC / I wasn't sure if we / had this or not. / George A. may have / been putting me on / but he implied / [illegible] $5.00 [illegible] / "It helps when I'm / held-up and have to / pay friends $9.00"- / [illegible] ".
MarksFront of box has text at top "Bagatelle Game / TOYS FOR GIRLS AND BOYS".
Right side of the box has text "BAGATELLE GAME / HOURS OF FUN / FOR EVERYONE / F [torch] L 6090".
Left side of box has text "BAGATELLE GAME / HOURS OF FUN FOR EVERYONE / MADE IN HONG KONG".
Historical NotesPart of the Wolverine competitor's toy collection. This Hong Kong-made game was apparently purchased by a Wolverine representative in 1968 for comparative purposes.
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