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Youths playing Bumble Puppy, or Nine Holes near the Templa of Vesta, Rome, Italy
Filename: 917_05_010750.jpg
Size: 3858 x 2442 (4.8MB)
Date: 26th March 2014
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Youths playing Bumble Puppy, or Nine Holes near the Templa of Vesta, Rome, Italy
Youths playing Bumble Puppy, or Nine Holes near the Templa of Vesta, Rome, Italy. To set up the game, the young men cut nine holes in the turf large enough to take the ball. Money is staked and if a player does not pitch the ball into a hole, he loses his stake. When a player pitches the ball into the centre hole, he takes all the money staked and a new game is begun. Hand coloured lithograph from Italian Scenery, Manners and Customs by Buon Airetti (London, 1806)
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1806 Ball Begun Centre Coloured Customs Gambling Game Hand Hole Holes Italian Large Lithograph Manners Money Player Playing Puppy Recreation Rome Scenery Stake Takes Turf Vesta Young Betting Bumble Loses Pastime Pitch Pitches Youths
EDITORS COMMENTS
This hand-coloured lithograph captures a lively scene in Rome, Italy during the early 19th century. The print showcases a group of enthusiastic youths engaging in a popular pastime known as Bumble Puppy, or Nine Holes near the Temple of Vesta. In this intriguing game, the young men meticulously cut nine holes into the lush turf, each large enough to accommodate a ball. The game involves an element of gambling and excitement. Players stake their money on their ability to pitch the ball accurately into one of these designated holes. Should they fail to do so, they lose their wager. However, if a player successfully pitches the ball into the center hole, they claim all the money staked and initiate a new round. Italian Scenery, Manners and Customs by Buon Airetti published this charming lithograph in London back in 1806. The vibrant colours bring life to this snapshot of youthful recreation amidst ancient Roman scenery. It is fascinating how games like Bumble Puppy have transcended time and continue to captivate people across generations. This image serves as both an artistic representation and historical documentation of leisure activities enjoyed by Italian youth centuries ago near one of Rome's most iconic landmarks – the Temple of Vesta.
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