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gramogames

Table Game
1930s (published)
Place of origin

Design: card folder covered with dark brown paper; title printed in gold with a gold oval on front which has a tongue on the top half which fits into a slot on lower half; inside folder is printed the directions for plahying 9 gambling games.


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Folder for Gambling Board Game
  • Board Game Board
  • Board Game Board
Titles
  • gramogames (manufacturer's title)
  • patent applied for; foreign patents pending (manufacturer's title)
Physical description
Design: card folder covered with dark brown paper; title printed in gold with a gold oval on front which has a tongue on the top half which fits into a slot on lower half; inside folder is printed the directions for plahying 9 gambling games.
DimensionsSize: folder - 10 5/8in sq.
Object history
The gramaphone disc is used instead of a dice and other methods to control the play of the games. One side has the Race Game and the other side the rest of the games.
Historical context
No. of Players: any
Equipment required: plahying board, double sided and with 2 folds; used for playing bets; also shows the directions for plahying the games on one side
metal gramaphone disc printed on both sides to give the details of the games.
Production
gramogames ltd, 16. gt. newport street, london, w c 2
produced by Dominion press, london
Collection
Accession number
MISC.110-1982

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Record createdMarch 5, 2000
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