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The Sherlock Holmes Game

Board Game
1974 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

card box printed in colours to show the title, maker's details and illustrations of the character and scenic views; instructions printed inside of lid
black card bottom sealed with contents in cellophane

Object details

Object type
TitleThe Sherlock Holmes Game (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
printed card
Brief description
The Sherlock Holmes board game made in the US by Cadaco in 1974
Physical description
card box printed in colours to show the title, maker's details and illustrations of the character and scenic views; instructions printed inside of lid
black card bottom sealed with contents in cellophane
Dimensions
  • Height: 19in
  • Width: 12½in
  • Depth: 1½in
Production typemass produced
Copy number
A Great Cadaco Game No. 445
Marks and inscriptions
2 or 4 players ages 6 and up (box; printed)
Credit line
Given by the Palitoy Company
Object history
there may be plastic markers or counters
Production
Reason For Production: retail
Collection
Accession number
B.910-1999

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Record createdJune 26, 2000
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