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Dexterity game

Dexterity game
Object name 
Dexterity game
Date 
1942
Medium 
Plastic, metal, and cardboard
Dimensions 
Overall: 5 x 3 1/4 x 1/2 in. (12.7 x 8.3 x 1.3 cm)
Description 
Rectangular WWII handheld dexterity game with images of ships in a harbor with five cutouts and five silver metal balls; text: "CAN YOU GET THE CONVOY/ SAFELY THROUGH THE/ MINEFIELD INTO PORT?"
Credit Line 
Gift of Ivan C. and Marilynn Gelfman Karp
Object Number 
2010.16.11
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.