Lotto Game
late 19th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
The idea of a 'lottery' has been around since the 1st century B.C. when it was used as a way to raise funds in a country or community. By the 16th century, this idea had developed into a game, and was most prevalent in Italy. Although still predominantly played as a form of gambling, people started playing variations of lotto at home with specially customised boards with numbers or symbols on.
In Victorian England the lotto format began being used as an educational toy for children, much like the example here. This game was used to improve a children's knowledge of animals and teaches them the animals' Latin names, which countries and continents they can be found in, and their eating habits.
Jaques & Son have been making toys since 1795. The company was started by Thomas Jaques and then passed down to his son, John and in turn his son John II. During the 19th century, Jaques & Son were one of the most prominent manufacturers of board and card games.
In Victorian England the lotto format began being used as an educational toy for children, much like the example here. This game was used to improve a children's knowledge of animals and teaches them the animals' Latin names, which countries and continents they can be found in, and their eating habits.
Jaques & Son have been making toys since 1795. The company was started by Thomas Jaques and then passed down to his son, John and in turn his son John II. During the 19th century, Jaques & Son were one of the most prominent manufacturers of board and card games.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 6 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Brief description | Lotto game, consisting of 5 boards and 87 cards, each card has a animal's name on, which corresponds with an image on one of the picture boards, 'Zoological Loto', made by John Jaques & Son Ltd., England, late 19th century. |
| Production type | Mass produced |
| Summary | The idea of a 'lottery' has been around since the 1st century B.C. when it was used as a way to raise funds in a country or community. By the 16th century, this idea had developed into a game, and was most prevalent in Italy. Although still predominantly played as a form of gambling, people started playing variations of lotto at home with specially customised boards with numbers or symbols on. In Victorian England the lotto format began being used as an educational toy for children, much like the example here. This game was used to improve a children's knowledge of animals and teaches them the animals' Latin names, which countries and continents they can be found in, and their eating habits. Jaques & Son have been making toys since 1795. The company was started by Thomas Jaques and then passed down to his son, John and in turn his son John II. During the 19th century, Jaques & Son were one of the most prominent manufacturers of board and card games. |
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| Accession number | B.627:1 to 4-2010 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2011 |
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