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compendium of games

Board Game
1950s (published)
Place of origin

Design: printed card box showing the title and maker's trademark, a globe surrounded by stars picturing all the games, smaller stars and planets
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

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 39 parts.

  • Compendium of Games Box
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Titlecompendium of games (manufacturer's title)
Physical description
Design: printed card box showing the title and maker's trademark, a globe surrounded by stars picturing all the games, smaller stars and planets
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: 14½in x 13in x 1 3/4in
Object history
The compendium is probably complete and the games are listed as separate entries.
THE TREASURE CHEST COMPENDIUM rules cover Tiddleywinks, Ludo, Snakes and Ladders and the Blow Football games.
Historical context
Rewards: n/a
Forfeits: n/a
No. of Players: any
Equipment required: see lists with each game entry

Rules placement: sheet the treasure chest compendium
Production
a berwick game
Collection
Accession number
MISC.15-1981

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Record createdMarch 4, 2000
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