Not currently on display at the V&A

gaming counters the egelsom whist marker

Board Game
1840 (published)
Place of origin
London (published)

Design: printed card strips; coloured engravings
No. of squares: n/a
Squares illustrated: n/a
Square numbering: n/a
Squares titled: n/a
Subject of starting square: n/a
Subject of ending square: n/a


Object details

Categories
Toys & Games
Games (Puzzles & Board Games)
Object type
Board game
Titlegaming counters the egelsom whist marker (manufacturer's title)
Brief description
Kendall; Gambling, English, 1840, Egelsom Whist Marker for card game
Physical description
Design: printed card strips; coloured engravings
No. of squares: n/a
Squares illustrated: n/a
Square numbering: n/a
Squares titled: n/a
Subject of starting square: n/a
Subject of ending square: n/a
DimensionsSize: 6in x 2in
Historical context
Rewards: n/a
Forfeits: n/a
No. of Players: n/a
Equipment required: two strips of card,one showing hearst and the other diamonds, with representations of the cards from 1-9 inclusive of these suits. With a sliding marker simulating a splayed pack of cards with the centre missing through which can be seen the marker

Rules:


Rules placement: n/a
Production
published by kendall & son, 447 west strand, london
Collection
Young V&A Collection
Accession number
E.78-1951

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdMarch 4, 2000
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O26480/gaming-countersthe-egelsom-whist-marker-board-game/
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest