fishing game
Table Game
1950s (published)
1950s (published)
| Place of origin |
Design: card backdrop depicting an underwater scene of a pond; card shapes of various fish etc, each with a staple and marked with a score number; wooden rods with thread and magnet
No. of pieces: 10 + 2
No. illustrated: all
No. of pieces: 10 + 2
No. illustrated: all
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Title | fishing game (manufacturer's title) |
| Brief description | Magnetic Fishing, 15pcs; Wood string & card, English, 1950-1959. Parts in 26/2/3 |
| Physical description | Design: card backdrop depicting an underwater scene of a pond; card shapes of various fish etc, each with a staple and marked with a score number; wooden rods with thread and magnet No. of pieces: 10 + 2 No. illustrated: all |
| Dimensions | Size: l. 20cm x w. 12cm |
| 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: 10 catches and an old hat and tin of salmon scene rods |
| Production | unknown |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | MISC.802-1986 |
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| Record created | March 5, 2000 |
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