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"On Me" game [in original box], c.1934

 Item — Box: 5

Scope and Contents

Produced by the House of Gadgets, Inc., probably c. 1934, this post-Prohibition game includes an oilcloth "board" and a Bakelite and metal spinner. Panels on the board were labeled with different cocktails on which players could place bets. The spinner would produce a square number and odds for paying out the bet.

A previous version of the game was issued as early as the 1920s by the Imperial Brass Manufacutring Co. House of Gadgets, Inc. made the spinners for the 1920s version, as well as for this later one. In 1934, "On Me" was trademarked as the new name, which suggests the date for this particular item.

Dates

  • c.1934

Language

From the Collection:

The majority of the items in the collection are in English, but the collection does also include postcards in French, Russian, and German and wine labels in several languages. There is also a receipt in Spanish.

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.59 Cubic Feet (6 boxes; 1 oversize folder)

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308