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Multicoloured Swap Shop

Board Game
1978 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Denys Fisher Group Ltd - Denys Fisher Toys Ltd (manufacturer)
Place of origin
England (manufactured)

card box printed in colours to show the title, maker's details and photographs and illustrations of the game; two pieces of card lining
contains white moulded plastic board and bag of cards and counter, with a printed card back drop

Object details

Object type
Board game
Parts
This object consists of 7 parts.

  • Box
  • Box Base
  • Lining
  • Lining
  • Back Drop
  • Playing Board
  • Instructions
TitleMulticoloured Swap Shop (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
card, plastic
Card
Plastic
Printed
Moulded
Brief description
Board game Multicoloured Swap Shop made in England by Denys Fisher in 1978
Physical description
card box printed in colours to show the title, maker's details and photographs and illustrations of the game; two pieces of card lining
contains white moulded plastic board and bag of cards and counter, with a printed card back drop
Dimensions
  • Length: 13½in
  • Width: 13½in
  • Height: 3in
Production typemass produced
Marks and inscriptions
  • Licensed by BBC Enterprises

    Note
    box; printed

  • 2 to 4 players

    Note
    box; printed

Credit line
Given by the Palitoy Company
Object history
Based on the TV series SWAP SHOP hosted by Noel Edmonds, whose photo is on the lid.
Production
marked MADE IN ENGLAND

Attribution note: tested sample
Subject depicted
Noel Edmonds
Collection
Young V&A Collection
Accession number
B.1268:1 to 7-1999

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Record createdMay 30, 2000
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O40031/multicoloured-swap-shop-board-game-denys-fisher-group/
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