Cribbage Collection

A Cribbage Party in St. Giless Disturbed By A Press Gang, October 26, 1787

A 5 Five of Hearts playing card with clipping path to remove background and shadow

A Game of Cribbage or Boneys Last Shuffle, June 6, 1814. Creator: George Cruikshank
A Game of Cribbage or Boneys Last Shuffle, June 6, 1814. After George Humphrey

Two Penny Cribbage, October 1, 1810. October 1, 1810. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Two Penny Cribbage, October 1, 1810

Twopenny Cribbage, [October 1, 1799], reissued 1810. [October 1, 1799], reissued 1810
Twopenny Cribbage, [October 1, 1799], reissued 1810

Old veterans playing cribbage at Soldiers Home, Washington, D.C. ca. 1900, c1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Old veterans playing cribbage at Soldiers Home, Washington, D.C. ca. 1900, c1900

Our Boys Clothing Company, games
Our Boys Clothing Company presents a variety of games, consisting of draughts, chess, dominoes, backgammon, cribbage and compendiums. Date: c.1895

Great War oak games box with handmade cribbage lid
Great War oak games box with handmade brass cribbage board lid, inscribed Sulva Bay, August 6th, Gallipoli. Unfortunately, Suvla was mis-spelt

Lighthouse Cribbage
The popular card game Cribbage is a fine way for lighthouse attendants to pass away the long duty hours in Australia. Date: 1940s

Game Cribbage Boney Last Shuffle June 6 1814
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A Game at Cribbage, 1883

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circa 1860: Dominoes and cribbage being played in an old English tavern. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

GAMES: CRIBBAGE, 1883. A game at cribbage. Engraving, 1883

Male customers take advantage of the new gaming and betting act which makes it legal to play cards, draughts and dominoes for a small stake of money

A Game at Cribbage, 1883

The Old Curiosity Shop, Dick Swiveller and Marchioness
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, first published in the weekly serial Master Humphreys Clock from 1840 to 1841 and then as its own book in 1841. There she sat, intent upon her game

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"Cribbage: A Timeless Game of Strategy and Camaraderie" Step back in time to October 26, 1787, where a lively Cribbage party in St. Giles was interrupted by the presence of a press gang. Despite the disturbance, this classic card game has stood the test of time. From Our Boys Clothing Company to games etched in history, it has remained a beloved pastime for generations. Even old soldiers at Chelsea Hospital found solace and companionship as they gathered around the table for a spirited match. Temiya Jakata's engraving from circa 1910 captures the essence of concentration and friendly competition during a game of Cribbage. The engraved artwork transports us to an era when this game held great significance among friends and family. In George Cruikshank's creation titled "A Game at Cribbage or Boney's Last Shuffle" on June 6, 1814, we witness both strategy and humor intertwined. This comical portrayal adds another layer of enjoyment to an already thrilling experience. Thomas Rowlandson's depiction of "Twopenny Cribbage" showcases how this game transcended social classes during its reissue in 1810. It brought people together regardless of their background or wealth. The Great War oak games box with its handmade cribbage lid reminds us that even amidst turmoil, leisure activities like playing cribbage provided moments of respite and joy for those affected by war. Lighthouse Cribbage takes us on an imaginative journey where seafarers navigate treacherous waters while engaging in friendly rivalry over cards. This unique twist adds excitement to every hand dealt. Flipping through Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue from 1937 reveals that cribbage continued to captivate hearts across generations. Its inclusion speaks volumes about its enduring popularity throughout history.