Monopoly game tokens have changed shape and composition a bit over the years, but as long as I can remember they've been made of some kind of metal. I think the original 1935 version had pawn-shaped, multi-colored wooden pieces, and then again during the 40's when there was a metal shortage due to WWII. When I was a kid, they were some kind of lead or pewter color, but this deluxe version, which also has an additional moneybag piece, is goldtone.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Day 99 - Game token
Monopoly game tokens have changed shape and composition a bit over the years, but as long as I can remember they've been made of some kind of metal. I think the original 1935 version had pawn-shaped, multi-colored wooden pieces, and then again during the 40's when there was a metal shortage due to WWII. When I was a kid, they were some kind of lead or pewter color, but this deluxe version, which also has an additional moneybag piece, is goldtone.
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3 comments:
great closeup of that familiar shoe
My mom always loved to use the shoe. Thanks for a nice memory. :)
Oooh, swishy! Our pieces are still pewter/lead. Great photo.
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