Wheeling, a New and Exciting Game for Cyclists
Board Game
1900-1910 (published)
1900-1910 (published)
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The game shows the adventures and mishaps that sometimes befall cyclists. The playing area has 100 spaces, and the finishing one is the Anchor pub in Ripley. Up to eight players can take part, and each has a lead playing piece. These are in the shape of male and female cyclists and were probably made by Britains Ltd, a company famous for its lead figures.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Wheeling, a New and Exciting Game for Cyclists (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Chromolithographed paper on card |
| Brief description | Chromolithographed race game, Wheeling, made in England by John Jaques & Son between 1900 and 1910 |
| Physical description | Design: chromolithograph mounted on card; three folds. No. of squares: 100 Squares illustrated: some Square numbering: all Squares titled: none Subject of starting square: gathering of cyclists Subject of ending square: The anchor at Ripley (pub) |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Object history | The game show the adventures and mishaps which may befall cyclist. Lead pieces were probably made by Britains Ltd, a company which did produce flats for games as well as the hollows cast soldiers. CGG-Games & Puzzles, 1991 |
| Historical context | Rewards: forward movement, extra turns Forfeits: backward movement, missed turns No. of Players: 6-8 |
| Summary | The game shows the adventures and mishaps that sometimes befall cyclists. The playing area has 100 spaces, and the finishing one is the Anchor pub in Ripley. Up to eight players can take part, and each has a lead playing piece. These are in the shape of male and female cyclists and were probably made by Britains Ltd, a company famous for its lead figures. |
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| Accession number | CIRC.229&A-1964 |
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| Record created | March 4, 2000 |
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