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Canasta Set
Made in Italy
Eisenhower National Historic Site, National Park Service
Gettysburg, PA, United States
Like so many other American families in the 1950s, the Eisenhowers enjoyed playing games such as Scrabble, a new and popular game, and cards. Eisenhower was an excellent bridge player, regularly playing with General Alfred Gruenther, a well known expert on the game. Mamie also played a good game of bridge but she often preferred to play Canasta, Bolivia and Mahjong with her friends.
Card Box: Lid has gold border with the initials "MDE" in gold in center
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Details
- Title: Canasta Set
- Creator: Made in Italy
- Contributor: Eisenhower National Historic Site, National Park Service
- Original Source: http://www.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/eise/PopCulture/casualLiving/EISE_5747_5749_5751_cards.html
- Source: Eisenhower National Historic Site
- National Park Service Catalog Number: Card Deck: EISE 5747; Pad: EISE 5749; Card Box: EISE 5751, Canasta Set
- Measurements: Card Deck: L 9.0, W 5.8, H 1.5 cm; Pad: L 16.7, W 8 cm, T 0.6; Card Box: L 24.0, W 17.0, H 7.0 cm
- Materials: Pad: Paper; Card Box: Wood, leather
- Date : c 1950-60s
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