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Touring, the Famous Automobile Card Game by Parker Bros.

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GUSN

GUSN-272649

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Description

A boxed card game consisting of 100 cards and accompanying instructions. The game simulates driving, with the goal of completing a 110 mile journey before the other players. Parker Brothers, Inc. had an office in Salem, Mass.

Details

Descriptive Terms

driving
card games (game sets)
playing cards

Physical Description

1 box ; 100 cards : 5.25 x 4 x 1.25 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Date of Acquisition

2011-08-15

Reference Code

EP001.08.TMP.029

Acquisition Type

Gift

Date Notes

undated

Image Dimensions

4 x 5 (HxW)(inches)

Places

Salem (Essex county, Massachusetts)
New York City (New York state)
London (Greater London, England, United Kingdom)

Record Details

Material Type

playing cards

Other Organizations

Parker Brothers Inc.

Description Level

Item

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