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Prize Table for Carnival Bingo Game, Circa 1942

Black and white photo of people standing behind counter for game prizes with a sign that reads One Winner has Choice of Any Prize

Image provided by North American Carnival Museum & Archives.

Stuffed animals and figurines were not the only prizes available during a 1940s carnival. Many different objects could be won, including ordinary items, such as blankets, cigarettes, or even groceries. This type of prize was especially popular during the Depression.