Game Collection (page 8)

Chess celebrities at the late chess meeting, 1855. Herr Lowenthal, M De Riviere, Mr Wyvill, MP, Herr Falkbeer, Mr Staunton, Lord Lyttelton, Captain Kennedy

American football match, Army v Navy, Yankee Stadium
American football match between Army and Navy teams at the Yankee Stadium, New York City, USA, 12 December 1931. 1931

Strip tease card game - Theatre suit - Doorman. A game which features characters involved in performing (and subsequently prosecuting and defending) a striptease

Strip tease card game - Theatre suit - Dresser. A game which features characters involved in performing (and subsequently prosecuting and defending) a striptease

Strip tease card game - Theatre suit - Scene Shifter. A game which features characters involved in performing (and subsequently prosecuting and defending) a striptease

Cricket - Run-It-Out card game - Bowled
Run-It-Out card game - Bowled. mid-20th century

Misfitz - Spoony. early 20th century

Happy Families - Mrs Jack Tar. circa 1940s

French Happy Families - Bistro
French Happy Families - La Famille Lavinasse, Father, Bistro. early 20th century

Cheery Families - Mr Fin the Fishmonger. 1890s

Croupier dealing cards
Marilyn Rugg portrayed while pleasantly working as a croupier. About her job she said: " Its what I call basically an enjoyment job - everyone is out to relax and ejoy themselves

Four fashionable Regency ladies playing cards in a candlelit room.. Handcolored copperplate engraving by Francis Eginton from Christopher Ansteys The New Bath Guide, John Browne, Bath, 1807

A grand cricket match at Brighton
A grand cricket match was being hosted at brightons cricket ground, lot of spectators gathered to watch. Date: 1844

Ping Pong at Denham Court
A game of ping pong (table tennis) in progress inside Denham Court, Denham, Buckinghamshire. Date: circa 1904

LIVERPOOL v Stoke 27DEC16 Anfield
LIVERPOOL v Stoke 27DEC16 - Premier League game at Anfield 27th December 2016 - final score 4-1 win to Liverpool Stoke goal Scored by Jon Walters © phil greig 2016 - created by phil greig

CALEDONIAN GAMES, 1890. The Roaring Game of Curling at the International Caledonian Games
CALEDONIAN GAMES, 1890. The " Roaring Game" of Curling at the International Caledonian Games. Engraving, American, 1890

SCOTLAND: CURLING, 1854. Curling Match in Invernytie Loch, Near Perth, Scotland. Wood engraving, English, 1854

Swanley fete ankle contest, Kent. 1938

Tug of War at Sutton Flower Show - August 1939
Team of ten men pulling hard on the rope, watched by spectator or adjudicator. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N18530

Toys and Games / Mah-Jongg
The Chinese game becomes popular in Europe Date: 1924

SOCCER: CUP WINNERS CUP. Scottish soccer player Willie Johnston of the Rangers FC scores a goal against the Moscow Dynamo as teammate Alex MacDonald looks on, during the Cup Winners Cup, 24 May 1972

JOE PAGE (1917-1980). American baseball pitcher. Pitching the New York Yankees to victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers in the ninth inning of the seventh and deciding game of the 1947 World Series

Playing croquet
Four men playing croquet Date: c. 1940s

Tiger attempting to reach big game hunter
A Tiger attempts to get at a big game hunter, sat rather precariously on a tree branch

Football by John Hassall
A group of village boys indulge in the rough and tumble of an impromptu game of football

Batgers Musical Party Crackers
A group enjoy a party game where everyone is given a whistle and one person, wearing a rather silly party hat, stands up and conducts

The Tempest Shakespeare
Miranda and Ferdinand play a game of chess

Playing Darts, Worcestershire
A young boy playing darts, his board nailed to an outdoor pole, outside the Fleet (Arms?) pub, Worcestershire. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

A female cheetah rests in the shade at Kwandwe Private Game Reserve

A hot air balloon floating over the Masai Mara Game Reserve at daybreak

The all-India cricket team of 1911 (1912). From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

Players Navy Cut Snap Game - The Sailor - holding a large pack of Players Navy Cut Cigarettes " Medium" Date: 1930

Misfitz - Qua-Qua. early 20th century

Cheery Families - Miss Switch the Schoolmasters Daughter. 1890s

Cheery Families - Miss Butt the Brewers Daughter. 1890s

Cheery Families - Master Switch the Schoolmasters Son. 1890s

Cheery Families - Mrs Switch the Schoolmasters Wife. 1890s

Cheery Families - Mr Switch the Schoolmaster. 1890s

Billiards champion with trophy
Billiards champion with the trophy he has won. Date: circa 1910s

Chocolate box design, 18th century scenes
Chocolate box design, featuring various 18th century scenes, with people boating, on a swing, playing blind mans buff, and playing the guitar. Date: 20th century

FOXHALL KEENE (1867-1941). American polo player. Engraving, 1891

Land rover game vehicle parked by sand road at sunrise, Namib Rand game reserve, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

A Ball or a Strike - Which? Wood engraving, American, 1888, after Thure de Thulstrup
BASEBALL, 1888. A Ball or a Strike - Which? Wood engraving, American, 1888, after Thure de Thulstrup

A curling match. Wood engraving, 1843
CURLING, 1843. A curling match. Wood engraving, 1843

BEWICK: BOY WITH HOOP. Wood engraving by Thomas Bewick (1753-1828)

Hunting dogs on a Point. Date: 1855

New Zealand - Bowling Green at Te Aroha, opened in 1903 Date: circa 1908

Cover design, The Queen of the Pirate Isle, by Bret Harte, illustrated by Kate Greenaway. Showing three children playing on a makeshift sailing boat constructed with a chair

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"From Fox Hunts to Touchdowns: A Journey Through the World of Games" Mr Fox's Hunt Breakfast on Christmas Day: An age-old tradition that brings together friends and family for a thrilling game of chase, followed by a hearty feast. Aerial view of University, Dayton, Ohio, USA: The bustling campus serves as a playground for students engaging in various games - from frisbee golf to ultimate tournaments. Suffragette Board Game PANK-A-SQUITH: Step into the shoes of brave suffragettes fighting for women's rights in this thought-provoking board game that challenges players to strategize their way towards equality. Early jigsaw puzzle showing Kings & Queens of England: Piece together history with this captivating puzzle featuring monarchs who shaped the destiny of England through their reigns. Pitt Stadium, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA: Witness the electrifying atmosphere as fans gather at Pitt Stadium to cheer on their beloved Panthers during intense football clashes. Match at Hambledon / 1777: Transport yourself back in time and experience an authentic cricket match played amidst picturesque English countryside - where gentlemen donned white attire and showcased their skills with bat and ball. ENGLAND: SOCCER MATCH, 1966: Relive the glory days when England triumphed on home soil in one of football's most iconic tournaments - capturing hearts and etching unforgettable moments into sporting history. Jackie Robinson (1919-1972): Celebrate the indomitable spirit of Jackie Robinson as he steals home under immense pressure during a gripping baseball game against fierce rivals Philadelphia Phillies - breaking barriers along his extraordinary journey. WORLD SERIES, 1955: Immerse yourself in the excitement as Sandy Amoros makes an incredible catch deep in left field during Game Seven - sealing victory for Brooklyn Dodgers over New York Yankees and etching his name in World Series folklore.