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BOGGLE

Spelling Game
about 1977 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

card box printed in colours to show the title, maker's details and photograph of the toy; bottom also printed in black and white
contains the simpler version of the game with the lid, base, timer and 16 letter cubes


Object details

Object type
TitleBOGGLE (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
moulded plastic, printed card
Brief description
Palitoy, USA, about 1977
Physical description
card box printed in colours to show the title, maker's details and photograph of the toy; bottom also printed in black and white
contains the simpler version of the game with the lid, base, timer and 16 letter cubes
Dimensions
  • Height: 9in
  • Width: 4½in
  • Depth: 3in
Production typemass produced
Copy number
Cat. No. 31311
Marks and inscriptions
3331 (on box)
Credit line
Given by the Palitoy Company
Object history
Part of the Palitoy Archive

this is a tested sample numbered 3331, some of the letters have been scraped
Production
assembled and packed in UK using imported components by The Palitoy Company, registered trademark of CPG Products Inc

Attribution note: tested sample
Reason For Production: retail
Associated objects
Collection
Accession number
B.886-1999

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Record createdJuly 6, 2000
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