Description: A rare, early 20th-century antique talking ouija board known as the "Mitche Manitou Board." Crafted from a solid wooden plank with clipped corners and a golden varnish finish. The front face features crisp, stenciled black graphics displaying the full alphabet arc, numerical digits 1 through 0, "YES" and "NO" indicators, a crescent moon, stars, and a final "GOOD BYE" sign-off. The reverse side features its original affixed paper label detailing the gameplay directions and manufacturer information. Planchette is not included.
Dimensions: Measures approximately 22 inches wide by 14 inches deep with a thickness of roughly 0.25 inches.
Markings: Marked on the front center with a diamond-shaped factory crest reading "The Mitche Manitou Board, Trade Mark, Reg. U.S. Pat. Off." The reverse paper label is clearly printed with "No. 80, Directions" and explicitly states "Manufactured by the Wilder Manufacturing Company, St. Louis, MO."
Condition: Outstanding antique condition showing excellent graphic preservation. The wooden board features negligible peripheral edge wear and very minor surface scuffing. The front stenciled lettering remains dark, bold, and fully legible with no significant fading or paint loss. The historical paper instruction label on the reverse side is remarkably intact, showing typical age-appropriate browning, light staining, and minor fraying localized to the outer paper margins.