The laughable game of What d'ye buy,, [ca. 1850]
- Title(s):
- The laughable game of What d'ye buy, by Professor Punch.
- Published/Created:
- London, J. Passmore [ca. 1850]
- Physical Description:
- 84 pieces (incl. ill.) 13 x 15 cm. and booklet (12 p.) 14 cm.
- Holdings:
- Rare Books and ManuscriptsGV1199 L3 Flat AYale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund[Request]
- Copyright Status:
- Copyright Not Evaluated
- Full Orbis Record:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/145767
- Classification:
- Videos
- Notes:
- BAC : Imperfect: 1 piece wanting.
Title from case.
Booklet has title: Explanation to the laughable game of What d'ye buy? for large and small parties by Professor Punch. Booklet published by Edward Wallis; printed by Francis Passmore.
Imprint date from Linda Hannas. The English jigsaw puzzle 1760-1890. London, 1972, p. 41, where another issue of this game is described.
Cottage of content, or, Toys, games, and amusements of nineteenth century England, 76
Selected exhibitions: “The Cottage of Content : or, Toys, Games, and Amusements of Nineteenth Century England" (Yale Center for British Art, November 2 - December 31, 1977). - Form/Genre:
- Games -- Great Britain.
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Cottage of Content, or, Toys, Games, and Amusements of Nineteenth Century England (Yale Center for British Art, November 2, 1977-December 31, 1977) [YCBA Objects in the Exhibition]
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