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fishing game

Table Game
1950s (published)
Place of origin

Design: card backdrop depicting an underwater scene of a pond; card shapes of various fish etc, each with a ring and marked with a score number
No. of pieces: 7 + 2
No. illustrated: all


Object details

Category
Object type
Titles
  • fishing game (manufacturer's title)
  • fairylite regd. g b london. made in england (manufacturer's title)
Brief description
Spear; English, Fishing Game
Physical description
Design: card backdrop depicting an underwater scene of a pond; card shapes of various fish etc, each with a ring and marked with a score number
No. of pieces: 7 + 2
No. illustrated: all
DimensionsSize: ht. 9¼in
Object history
The aim of the game is to catch the fish on the line. The player with the most points wins. None fish items have no score.
Historical context
Rewards: points scored
No. of Players: any
Equipment required: 9 catches
scene
Production
graham bros., 73 endell street, london, w c 2. fairylite trademark
Collection
Accession number
MISC.482-1986

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Record createdMarch 5, 2000
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