Yale Center for British Art

Title:

The laughable game of What d'ye buy, by Professor Punch.

Published / Created:

London, J. Passmore [ca. 1850]

Physical Description:

84 pieces (incl. ill.) 13 x 15 cm. and booklet (12 p.) 14 cm.

Holdings:

Rare Books and Manuscripts
GV1199 L3 Flat A
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

Copyright Status:

Classification:

Videos

Notes:

BAC : Imperfect: 1 piece wanting.

Title from case.

Booklet has title: Explanation to the laughable game of What d'ye buy? for large and small parties by Professor Punch. Booklet published by Edward Wallis; printed by Francis Passmore.

Imprint date from Linda Hannas. The English jigsaw puzzle 1760-1890. London, 1972, p. 41, where another issue of this game is described.

Cottage of content, or, Toys, games, and amusements of nineteenth century England, 76

Selected exhibitions: “The Cottage of Content : or, Toys, Games, and Amusements of Nineteenth Century England" (Yale Center for British Art, November 2 - December 31, 1977).

Exhibition History:

Cottage of Content, or, Toys, Games, and Amusements of Nineteenth Century England (Yale Center for British Art, November 2, 1977-December 31, 1977)

Form/Genre:

Games -- Great Britain. | Recreations -- Great Britain.

Contributors:

Professor Punch.