Croquet Collection

Alice in Wonderland, Alice at the croquet game, with flamingo (mallet) and hedgehogs (balls). Date: early 20th century

Alice with the Flamingo
CROQUET Alice with the flamingo

Social / Croquet in Garden
Elegant men and women play croquet in the garden

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Advertisement for Cadburys Cocoa, showing a croquet game, 1899. Hand-colored printed halftone 19th century

Carroll / Alice & Croquet
Alice Plays Croquet with the Duchess Using a Flamingo

Playing Roque
circa 1930: Roque, a type of croquet and one of the favourite winter sports at Tampa, Florida, being played on one of the Minicipal Roque Courts in Plant Park

Alice in Wonderland, Alice and Red Queen
Alice in Wonderland, Alice meets the Red Queen at the croquet game. Date: early 20th century

Victorian Silhouettes by H. L. Oakley
A page of silhouettes showing various Victorian pastimes and games including archery, croquet, skating and chess

Futuristic underwater croquet. The players are all wearing diving helmets with oxygen packs on their backs

The Game Of Magic Hoops (chromolitho)
3656933 The Game Of Magic Hoops (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Game Of Magic Hoops)

Misfitz - Alice in Wonderland. early 20th century

CROQUET PLAYERS, c1870. Croquet. A pair of distracted croquet players on an American lithograph sheet music cover, c1870

CROQUET, c1900. Croquet rack. Line engraving, c1900

CROQUET, c1900. Croquet balls. Line engraving, c1900

Alice / Croquet Game
CROQUET Alice and the Duchess

The last croquet game of the season (engraving)
614250 The last croquet game of the season (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The last croquet game of the season, at the All England Croquet Club)

The Index Croquet Mallet (engraving)
1613744 The Index Croquet Mallet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Index Croquet Mallet. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 June 1872)

CENTRAL PARK, 1942. Sitting on the lawn in Central Park in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

Alice: croquet Match
The Croquet Match: The quarrelsome Queen shouts " Off with his head"... Date: First published: 1865

Alice&flamingo Croquet
Alice uses flamingo as croquet mallet. Date: First published: 1865

A Tip for the Holidays
A new combination game to suit all seasons. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

Engraving depicting a game of croquet
5308790 Engraving depicting a game of croquet; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a game of croquet. Illustrated by Arthur Hopkins (1848-1930) an English artist

Illustration depicting the 19th century, mixed Croquet played on a French beach
5311083 Illustration depicting the 19th century, mixed Croquet played on a French beach; (add.info.: Date: 1881); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Revival of Croquet, A Ladies' Tournament at Sheen House Club (litho)
1039831 The Revival of Croquet, A Ladies' Tournament at Sheen House Club (litho) by Salmon, Balliol (1868-1953) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Revival of Croquet)

Croquet Match, 1862. Victorian gentlemen and ladies playing the fashionable game of croquet
FLO4995482 Croquet Match, 1862. Victorian gentlemen and ladies playing the fashionable game of croquet. A woman steps on a ball to croquet her male opponent

A fashionable croquet party, 1850
3477971 A fashionable croquet party, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a fashionable croquet party. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a couple playing a game of croquet, 19th century
5310998 An engraving depicting a couple playing a game of croquet, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1895); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Croquet Tournament at Wimbledon, 1870 (engraving)
1575593 Croquet Tournament at Wimbledon, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of the all England Tournament at Wimbledon. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Festival of Ragged-School Teachers at Nutfield Priory,…near Reigate, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Festival of Ragged-School Teachers at Nutfield Priory, the residence of Mr. H. E. Gurney, near Reigate, 1864. Annual entertainment

Men and women play croquet, 1905 or earlier. Creator: Anna Maria Kruijff
Men and women play croquet, 1905 or earlier

The Harrogate Hydro, spa and hotel in the Yorkshire town of Harrogate with accommodation for 300 guests and the very latests in hydropathic treatments

Young girls playing croquet, WWI. They wear short pinafore dresses, cloche caps, ankle socks and shoes. One in a short carrick cape or coachman's coat

Origin of croquet and billiards, 14th century
Game played with ball, stick, hoop and target (the origin of billiards and croquet), 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England

Men playing the royal game of croquet or pall mall, 1717
Men playing the royal game of croquet or pall mall, le jeu royal de la passe, designed for Louis XV in 1717. Lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d Adresse)

Women student activities - playing croquet, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. Boarding school for Native American students, founded in 1879 under US governmental authority

Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII) playing croquet

Prince of Wales

Croquet Victorian period Date: 19th century

Playing Croquet Date: 19th century

The Croquet Tournament Date: 1863

St Monica's Waifs And Strays Home Ashbourne Circa
St, Monica's, Waifs, and, Strays, Home, Ashbourne, circa, 1900, Girls, play, with, hoops, croquet, mallets, at, the, Society, Derbyshire, childrens, children, welfare, care, accomodation

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Chums: Croquet (colour litho)
5999133 Chums: Croquet (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Croquet. Illustration for Chums by John Hassall (Thomas Nelson, c 1906).); © Look and Learn

Lawn Croquet Players Westmorland V Bowden Earls Westmorland V Bowden Earls Levens Hall Gardens, Kendal, Cumbria 17 August 2010 Date: 17 August 2010

Male Lawn Croquet Players Westmorland V Bowden Earls Westmorland V Bowden Earls Levens Hall Gardens, Kendal, Cumbria 17 August 2010 Date: 17 August 2010

Female Lawn Croquet Player Westmorland V Bowden Earls Westmorland V Bowden Earls Levens Hall Gardens, Kendal, Cumbria 17 August 2010 Date: 17 August 2010

Lawn Croquet Westmorland V Bowden Earls Westmorland V Bowden Earls Levens Hall Gardens, Kendal, Cumbria 17 August 2010 Date: 17 August 2010

Male Lawn Croquet Player Westmorland V Bowden Earls Westmorland V Bowden Earls Levens Hall Gardens, Kendal, Cumbria 17 August 2010 Date: 17 August 2010

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"Croquet: A Whimsical Game of Wonderland and Beyond" Step into the enchanting world of croquet, where reality blends with fantasy. Just like Alice in Wonderland, imagine yourself at a croquet game surrounded by peculiar characters and surreal landscapes. In Lewis Carroll's timeless tale, Alice found herself playing an extraordinary game with the Red Queen. Picture her holding a flamingo as a mallet, ready to strike the hedgehog ball through whimsically shaped wickets. The Victorian era embraced this social pastime, as depicted in H. L. Oakley's elegant silhouettes. Croquet became a fashionable garden activity for both ladies and gentlemen to enjoy leisurely afternoons together. Engrossed in the spirit of competition, players would gather for the last croquet game of the season. The engraved scenes capture their determination to hit that final winning shot before bidding farewell to summer days. One iconic image showcases "The Index Croquet Mallet, " highlighting its significance as an essential tool for precision and strategy on the lawn. This unique design revolutionized the way enthusiasts approached this beloved sport. Even Central Park witnessed moments of joyous camaraderie during 1942 when New Yorkers gathered on its lush green lawns for friendly matches. Croquet transcended time and space, bringing people together even amidst challenging times. Fast forward to a futuristic vision where underwater croquet takes center stage – imagine colorful balls floating gracefully through aquatic hoops while players navigate beneath tranquil waves. Whether you find yourself immersed in classic literature or embracing modern adaptations like "Alice: Croquet Match, " one thing remains constant – croquet is more than just a game; it's an escape into imagination and camaraderie that spans generations. So pick up your mallets, step onto that vibrant green field, and let your imagination run wild as you embark on your own whimsical journey through the captivating world of croquet.