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ouija mystifying oracle

Table Game
1970s (published)
Place of origin

Design: playing surface, hardboard covered with paper printed to show a wood surface, letters of the alphabet, numbers and `good bye'; corner decorated with the sun, crescent moon and mystical people playing the game
No. of pieces: 3

Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Table Game
  • Table Game
  • Table Game
Titleouija mystifying oracle (manufacturer's title)
Brief description
Ouija board; Hardboard and paper, English, Waddingtons, 1970s

Ouija board indicator; Plastic, English, Waddingtons, 1970s

Ouija board, box; Card, English, Waddingtons, 1970s
Physical description
Design: playing surface, hardboard covered with paper printed to show a wood surface, letters of the alphabet, numbers and `good bye'; corner decorated with the sun, crescent moon and mystical people playing the game
No. of pieces: 3
DimensionsSize: 12in x 18¼in x 1¼in
Credit line
Given by Damian Durka
Object history
OUIJA Trademark Red. US Pat off. WILLIAM FULD
Message Indicator Parker Brothers Inc, Salem Mass USA
John Waddington are the permitted user of the Trademarks Ouija William fuld Mystifying Oracle and packaging.
Historical context
No. of Players: any
Equipment required: OUIJA TALKING BOARD, playing surface
Ouija Indicator, heart shaped beige plastic resting on three black felt pad feet; near pointed end is a cutout circle covered with a clear plastic disc
orginal box
Production
john waddington ltd, leeds and london
Collection
Accession number
B.244:1-1993

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Record createdMarch 5, 2000
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