Summary
Score board for the game of Bezique, circa mid 19th century. It was brought to Australia by Lili Sigalas when she migrated to Australia in 1922 to marry Letho Sigalas. It was originally owned by Lili's mother and was a treasured family heirloom. Bezique, is a 19th century French melding and trick-taking card game for two players. It was developed in France from the game Piquet and gained its greatest popularity in Paris by 1860 and in England a few years later.
Physical Description
Small polished wooden block with numbered pins along two sides which are pulled up to indicate a score.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Babette Sigalas, 29 Mar 2004
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User
Mrs Lili Sigalas, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1922
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Original Owner
Mrs Callirrhoe Vrahamis, Sikinos, Cyclades, Greece, circa 1860
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Inscriptions
'Bezique' inscribed in silver lettering along one side.
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Classification
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Overall Dimensions
9.3 cm (Length), 5.9 cm (Width), 0.9 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Arranged Marriages, Greek Communities, Greek Immigration, Immigration, Weddings, Games, Travel
