Games Collection (#9)

Letter written by Ida Stanton on board RMS Carpathia
Handwritten letter written on board RMS Carpathia dated 15 August 1912 with original Cunard envelope. Dear Papa and boys... we were delayed by boarding a large cargoe (sic) of spaghetti

Silhouette of the sale of Christmas Toys
The cut-out silhouette shows the sale of Christmas toys in London. The artist depicts the sale of traditional Victorian toys being bought by upper class people. Date: 1990

Wartime House Party, Cliveden, Taplow, Buckinghamshire. Photographs of Cliveden House, and Viscount and Viscountess Astor with child evacuees, with cine camera and playing games. Date: 1939

Advert for Pentetote, a tabletop game with a spinning wheel, themed around racing. Date: 1933

Water Polo By Night
A nocturnal women's water polo match at the Stadio del Littoria in Rome, attended by Benito Mussolini. Date: 1931

Polo at Roehampton
A polo match at the Roehampton Club between the Royal Air Force and the Chinchillas. Date: 1931

Wimbledon Exertions
Scenes from the 1931 Wimbledon Tennis Championship. Pictured are Fred Perry (1909-1995), Ian Glen Collins (1903-1975), Helene Nicolopoulos, George Patrick Pat Hughes (1902-1997), I

The Draughts Players by Joseph Clark - rustic cottage interior with family playing board game

Cover design, Games Story Book, Treasure Hunt & Ludo

Photograph of Rugby match, Twickenham, outdoor sporting live action portrait. Captioned, The first big Rugger match of the season: Harlequins vs Old Merchant Taylors at Twickenham'

Boys in Tug of War Date: 1907

Snakes and Ladders box lid Date: circa 1920s

1920 Girls Making Dolls Clothes Silhouette Depicting
1920, Girls, making, dolls, clothes, Silhouette, depicting, girls, Book, Games, published, Ward, Lock, Anon, 11077264

Spinning top - Silhouette depicting a boy playing with his dog & a spinning top. From The Book of Games published by Ward Lock. Date: 1920

Girl skipping - Silhouette depicting a girl skipping. From The Book of Games published by Ward Lock. Date: 1920

Children with a kite - Silhouette depicting children with a kite. From The Book of Games published by Ward Lock. Date: 1920

Girls & dog with skipping rope - Silhouette depicting girls & dog with skipping rope. From The Book of Games published by Ward Lock. Date: 1920

Girl wringing out washing - Silhouette depicting a girl wringing out washing. From The Book of Games published by Ward Lock. Date: 1920

1920 Girl Her Shopping List Silhouette Depictinga
1920, Girl, her, shopping, list, Silhouette, depictinga, girl, Book, Games, published, Ward, Lock, Anon, 11077253

Men playing Skittles inside in the East End, London pub. Date: 1903

Roman Art. Board game. Cube and bone dice. National Museum of Roman Art. Merida. Spain

Snap Playing Card - Roman soldier or gladiator with shield. circa 1910s

Queen Alexandra and her sister the Dowager Empress Marie of Russia playing billiards in 1907 at their home, the Villa Hvidore near Copenhagen. Date: 1907

GAME : BOOMAN
All form a circle : the one chosen to be Booman lies down in the middle and pretends to be dead, the others mime mourning, burial and grave decoration. Cheerful ! Date: 1900

American Civil War re-enactment
A re-enactment of a battle during the American Civil War, taking place in a cabbage field in the UK in 1962. 1860s (re-enactment)

A customer plays an automatic bridge-playing slot machine Date: circa 1937

A German custom where walnut shells are floated in a bowl of water, either the walnut comes together or drawn to the side, according to their movements it brings good luck or ill-luck. Date: 1908

Presentation of medals to the 100 metre men. Date: 1912

400 metre final: 1st - Redpath, USA 2nd - Braun, Germany 3rd - Lindberg, USA Date: 1912

Historical illustration of a game in the water, made by natives, Kimberley, South Africa, Historical
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Cultural state in the 12th century, puppet play, children playing with figures of knights
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Men playing Boccia, Boccia game, France, c. 1898, Historic, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century artwork
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Children Playing on a Staircase, 1888, Germany, Historic, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century painting
1900s, 19th-century, 5 people, arts, auf, black, black-and-white, black-white, break, childlike, children, children's game, children's games, contemporary, depiction, depictions, digital

Franz Joseph Square and the Building of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, academies, academy, activities, activity, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, capital, capital city, capitals, college

The Chain Bridge over the Danube, Budapest, Hungary, Historic, digitally improved reproduction of an original from
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concentration
Denis Malciu

Children games
Filippo Manini

Game Board for Chess and Backgammon, Bohemia, c. 1700. Creator
Game Board for Chess and Backgammon, Bohemia, c. 1700

Cigar Store Figure: Ball Player, c. 1939. Creator: Albert Ryder
Cigar Store Figure: Ball Player, c. 1939

Gaming Set, Vienna, c. 1735. Creator: Du Paquier Porcelain Manufactory
Gaming Set, Vienna, c. 1735

Athletes entrance to Stadium at Olympia, Greece

Original Artwork - Painted flowers - Game counters
Original Artwork - painted flowers - counters for a game design, My Flower Day. Date: circa 1937

Skater Soni Hennie San Moritz, Switzerland, 1933
Champion skater Soni Hennie at San Moritz, Switzerland, 1933

Group of Chinese men outdoors playing board games
Vintage 19th century photograph: Group of Chinese men outdoors playing board games

Some of the 72 members of the British Olympic Team, who arrived back from the Melbourne Games into London Airport on December 9. Date: 1956

Fox and Geese
Artists interpretation of traditional childrens games. Artist: Helen GC Marsh Lambert. Date: circa 1916

Follow My Leader
Artists interpretation of traditional childrens games. Artist: Helen GC Marsh Lambert. Date: circa 1916

Blind Mans Buff
Artists interpretation of traditional childrens games. Artist: Helen GC Marsh Lambert. Date: circa 1916

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"The Sketch Ideal Home No. VI: Exploring the World of Games" Step into a world where sports transcend boundaries and imagination knows no limits. From the early jigsaw puzzle showcasing the regal Kings & Queens of England to the thrilling Pub Darts Match, they have always captivated our hearts and minds. Witness the adrenaline-fueled excitement as cyclists race through challenging terrains in the exhilarating Games-Cycling-BMX-Race. Relive history as Harold Abrahams triumphs in the legendary 100m sprint at the 1924 Olympics, etching his name forever in sporting glory. Feel your heart skip a beat with every card flip, for you might just become the King of Hearts in an intense game night. Marvel at Jesse Owens' awe-inspiring leap during Berlin Olympic Games' Long Jump event, defying all odds and inspiring generations to come. Transport yourself back to post-war London's grandeur with OLYMPICS / 1948 / 10, 000 METERS - witness athletes pushing their limits amidst a backdrop of resilience and unity. Unleash your strategic prowess with Mahjong, an ancient game that has stood the test of time and continues to enthrall players worldwide. Immerse yourself in nostalgia as you watch a carefree girl swinging joyfully on her swing amidst sunlit landscapes from 1922. Adorned in Ancient Roman costumes, discover how these timeless they have transcended centuries while still captivating our imaginations today. Experience Wembley Stadium's iconic atmosphere from its golden era in the 1950s – witness unforgettable moments that shaped football history unfold before your eyes and can not merely entertainment; they are gateways to adventure, camaraderie, and boundless possibilities. So let us embrace this enchanting realm where dreams take flight and memories are made – for within each game lies a story waiting to be told.