Automobile Travel Game, "Motor Chatter," circa 1920
THF210884 / Automobile Travel Game, "Motor Chatter," circa 1920
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Artifact Overview
Rust Craft Publishers, a greeting card company, manufactured this set of novelty cards for motorists. The cards contain humorous stories related to the automobile. The cards could help pass the time on long drives or give the motorist a little cheer when "something is the matter" with the vehicle.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Game
Date Made
circa 1920
Subject Date
circa 1920
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
87.13.29.6
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 6 in
Inscriptions
Text on front of folding envelope:
MOTOR CHATTER / Keep these in your Motor / So when something is the matter, / You'll get a little cheer / If you will read this Motor Chatter!
Handwritten in ink on back of folding envelope:
With love and best wishes for a Merry Christmas- Jessie
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