American Bicentennial Historical Playing Card Deck box
Files
Creator Role
creator; illustrator; publisher
Description
American Bicentennial Historical Playing Card Deck, made by U.S. Games Systems. Includes deck of cards (3948 A), booklet (3948 B), and two-piece box (3948 C) with text, etc. This object is the box for objects 3948A and 3948B. This object comes in three parts. The object is blue with white lettering. There is also a red plastic middle which holds objects 3948A and 3948B in place. created by Stuart R. Kaplan (1932-present), illustrated by Douglas Gorsline (American, 1913'1985), published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. (American, 1968-present)
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
ca. 1974
Measurement
6 3/4 X 8 1/2 X 1 1/8 inches [box]
Materials and Techniques Display
cardboard; plastic; mass production
Inscription
recto, top center: "The American Bicentennial Historical Playing Card Deck..." verso, top center: " The American Bicentennial Historical Playing Card Deck/ For the first time..."
Subjects
Biography; Presidents--United States--Election--History--20th century; Presidents--United States--Election--History--19th century
Work Type
box (container)
Class
toys & games
Preferred Citation
[Physical ID#]: [Title], Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana, Mississippi State University Libraries.
Rights
Copyright protected by Mississippi State University Libraries. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.
Related Source
See objects #3948A-C
ID
3948
Current Location
Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana (Mississippi State, Mississippi, United States)
Repository
Mississippi State University Libraries
Digital Publisher
Mississippi State University Libraries (electronic version).
Contact Information
For more information about the contents of this collection, email sp_coll@library.msstate.edu.