Toy Ouija Board Game

Object/Artifact

Museum Of American Heritage

Name/Title

Toy Ouija Board Game

Entry/Object ID

1000.2218.2

Description

Game, Ouija Board, Toy

Made/Created

Manufacturer

William Fuld

Notes

possible date made: 1938-50s where made: Baltimore, MD model name: Ouija

Color

Black Tan

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

curated description

Label

Ouija Board Game William Fuld, Baltimore, MD 1938-1950s While infamous in popular culture for being able to channel spirits, Ouija boards were never marketed as being a metaphysical tool. Their mystical reputation came from their use in Spiritualist circles in the aftermath of the US Civil War. This board was manufactured before William Fuld, the second owner of the patent, sold it to Parker Brothers in 1967.

General Notes

Note

In original box, with the original wooden planchette (with window and pin). Board has a paper design glued to both sides. Game instructions on the back of the box.