Summary
Boxed collection of games, including card games, a race game, Ludo and checkers. Originally belonging to the donor's grandfather, it was passed down and played with by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Some games date to the 19th century, inluding 'Games of Quartetts'; 'Grandfather's Whiskers' appears to date 1920s-30s.
Part of a family collection gifted by the donor which includes objects passed down by her father Sir Henry Beaufort Somerset, a former Trustee of the National Museum of Victoria, and grandfather Henry St John Somerset.
Physical Description
Square cardboard box containing at least ten different games. Games include card and board games including Draughts, Ludo, Race Game, Grandfather's Whiskers. Lid of box is missing.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Susan Morgan, 23 Apr 2012
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Date Made
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User
Mrs Susan Morgan, Malvern, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1940-2012
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Overall Dimensions
288 mm (Width), 288 mm (Depth), 43 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Toys, Games, Card Games, Board Games, Leisure Activities, Recreation