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card game: Wedunit

1972

The Strong National Museum of Play

The Strong National Museum of Play
Rochester, United States

The beverage 7up, known officially as Seven-Up, lost favor and popularity to cola beverages during the middle of the 20th century. To counter this, a successful ad campaign marketed the drink to people who believed themselves to be a part of what is now called the counter-culture. Besides this, the firm also targeted African Americans and other perceived minority groups then, with its still-famous "Uncola" campaign. The campaign focused on a drink that was unique, not just another run-of-the-mill cola. The firm sponsored a card game which centered around--and thus taught--the achievements of African Americans, playable by two or by larger teams. The cards are marked with the psychedelic designs that Seven-Up favored at the time.

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  • Title: card game: Wedunit
  • Date Created: 1972
  • Location: St. Louis, MO
  • Subject Keywords: African American
  • Type: Card Games
  • Rights: Seven-Up Company
  • Medium: printed paper, cardstock
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