Antique Cootie Game Junior James R Irvin Chicago WWI Era Dexterity Puzzle Toy

Antique Cootie Game Junior dexterity puzzle manufactured by James R. Irvin & Co. in Chicago. This early 20th-century "Capture the Cooties" game features a lithographed battlefield scene with soldiers and cannons, reflecting its WWI-era origins. The handheld game is housed in a metal frame with a glass top, containing small capsule-shaped "cooties" intended to be maneuvered into the central pen. A fascinating piece of historical Americana and toy history. Measurements: • Length: 4.5" • Width: 2.75"