Trap a Sap
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1941-1945
Medium:
Plastic, metal, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 7/8 in. (10.8 x 8.3 x 2.2 cm)
Description:
Red rectangular box with war scene of soldiers and tanks with three dimensional wire cage attached and three red capsules, text: TRAP A SAP
Credit Line:
Gift of Ivan C. and Marilynn Gelfman Karp
Object Number:
2009.52.66
Date Begin:
1941
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
65636
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hungry Pup
Classification:
Date:
1930-1950
Medium:
Paper, plastic, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 7/8 in. (10.8 x 8.3 x 2.2 cm)
Description:
Blue rectangular box handheld night with image of a hungry puppy looking at three-dimensional middle bowl in center with two plastic capsules, text: HUNGRY PUP/ GET THE 2 BONES/ ON PLATTER/ THE A.C. Gilbert Co./ New Haven, Conn., U.S.A./ Printed in U.S.A
Credit Line:
Gift of Ivan C. and Marilynn Gelfman Karp
Object Number:
2009.52.65
Date Begin:
1930
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
65635
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
The American Way
Classification:
Date:
1930-1950
Medium:
Plastic, metal, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 5 x 1/2 in. (8.9 x 12.7 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
White rectangular box handheld with image of Uncle Sam, Lady Liberty with US map and three dimensional scales and four metal balls, text: MADE IN U.S.A./ PATENTED/ THE AMERICAN WAY/ Liberty and Justice for All/ Balance the Scales of Justice
Credit Line:
Gift of Ivan C. and Marilynn Gelfman Karp
Object Number:
2009.52.64
Date Begin:
1930
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
65634
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Horseshoe Puzzle
Classification:
Date:
1930-1950
Medium:
Plastic, metal, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 3 1/2 x 1/2 in. (12.7 x 8.9 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Silver rectangular box handheld game with image of horseshoe, horse, and clovers with eight metal balls, text: HORSESHOE PUZZLE/ GET THE NAILS IN THE HORSESHOE
Credit Line:
Gift of Ivan C. and Marilynn Gelfman Karp
Object Number:
2009.52.63
Date Begin:
1930
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
65633
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Blackout
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1941-1945
Medium:
Plastic, metal, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 5 x 1/2 in. (8.9 x 12.7 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Red rectangular box handheld game with scene of bombers flying over city scene with nine metal balls, text: BLACKOUT/ THE BOMBING PLANES HAVE BEEN/ SIGHTED, THEY WILL ARRIVE IN EXACTLY/ TWO MINUTES, CAN YOU BLACKOUT ALL THE/ LIGHTS IN TIME TO SAVE THE TOWN
Credit Line:
Gift of Ivan C. and Marilynn Gelfman Karp
Object Number:
2009.52.62
Date Begin:
1941
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
65632
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Light Up!
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1930
Medium:
Plastic, metal, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 5 x 1/2 in. (8.9 x 12.7 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Red rectangular box handheld with cityscene, cardboard cut out of car, four metal balls, text: LIGHT UP!/ FILL IN THE FOUR CAR/ LIGHTS IN ONE MINUTE
Credit Line:
Gift of Ivan C. and Marilynn Gelfman Karp
Object Number:
2009.52.61
Date Begin:
1930
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
65631
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Harmonize with Dick Tracy
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1930
Medium:
Plastic, metal, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 5 x 1/2 in. (8.9 x 12.7 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Red rectangular box handheld game with four figures singing, one central older female playing guitar, text: BY PERMISSION OF FAMOUS ARTISTS SYNDICATE AND THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE/ HARMONIZE WITH/ DICK TRACY
Credit Line:
Gift of Ivan C. and Marilynn Gelfman Karp
Object Number:
2009.52.60
Date Begin:
1930
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
65630
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
The Covered Wagon
Classification:
Date:
1930-1950
Medium:
Plastic, metal, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 5 x 1/2 in. (8.9 x 12.7 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Red rectangular box handheld game with image of cowboy and Indian fighting around a horse and carriage in Western landscape, one blue sphere, two metal balls, text: THE COVERED WAGON/ Put Wheels on Wagon, Then Place Silver Balls in Wheels
Credit Line:
Gift of Ivan C. and Marilynn Gelfman Karp
Object Number:
2009.52.59
Date Begin:
1930
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
65629
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Popeye the Juggler
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1929
Medium:
Plastic, metal, paper, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 3 1/2 x 1/2 in. (12.7 x 8.9 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
White rectangular box handheld game with image of Popeye juggling with Olive Oil and other character watching, three dimensional wooden smoking pipe and six metal balls, text: WELL,/ BLOW ME DOWN,/ IF THIS AIN'T THE/ SWELLEST TRICK!/ POPEYE/ THE/ JUGGLER
Credit Line:
Gift of Ivan C. and Marilynn Gelfman Karp
Object Number:
2009.52.58
Date Begin:
1929
Date End:
1929
eMuseum Object ID:
65628
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dexterity game
Classification:
Date:
1930-1950
Medium:
Plastic, metal, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 3 1/2 x 1/2 in. (12.7 x 8.9 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Gold rectangular box with image of pond, fish, frogs, and lillypads, objective of game is to have three-dimensional green metal frogs fit inside lillypads
Credit Line:
Gift of Ivan C. and Marilynn Gelfman Karp
Object Number:
2009.52.57
Date Begin:
1930
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
65627
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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