Quoits Collection

Poster advertising Holland America Line
Poster advertising the Holland America Line from Rotterdam, calling at Le Havre, Southampton, Cobh in Ireland, New York and Canadian ports

Deck quoits area, cruise ship

Clouds Over A Tomb, Poulnabrone Dolmen, Burren, County Clare, Republic Of Ireland

Deck games on board a trans-Atlantic liner, early 1900s

Quoits (litho)
7183335 Quoits (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quoits. Illustration for Encyclopedia of Sports, Games and Pastimes (Fleetway, 1925).); © Look and Learn

A Voyage to Melbourne in a Sailing Ship (engraving)
1054846 A Voyage to Melbourne in a Sailing Ship (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Voyage to Melbourne in a Sailing Ship)

The Boer in Durance at Cape Town (b / w photo)
1599597 The Boer in Durance at Cape Town (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boer in Durance at Cape Town)

The fairground game of quoits or hoopla, jeu du lapin, 1815. Satirical print by showing the Duke of Wellington winning Napoleon Bonaparte as the prize

Quoits ring game on deck of cruise ship
Passengers playing a quoits ring game on the deck of a cruise ship. circa 1898

The Ships Belle, a Sketch on Board a Transatlantic Steamer (engraving)
1059709 The Ships Belle, a Sketch on Board a Transatlantic Steamer (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ships Belle)

The game of ringtoss (chromolitho)
1091549 The game of ringtoss (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The game of ringtoss)

Quoits (engraving)
2781169 Quoits (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quoits. Illustration for Chatterbox (1894).); © Look and Learn

Quoits in 1788, played opposite the Horns, Kennington Common (engraving)
611047 Quoits in 1788, played opposite the Horns, Kennington Common (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quoits in 1788, played opposite the Horns)

The Zulu War, Reinforcements for Natal (engraving)
1058746 The Zulu War, Reinforcements for Natal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War, Reinforcements for Natal)

Sports on Board a Troopship (engraving)
1053883 Sports on Board a Troopship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sports on Board a Troopship)

On the Way to the Philadelphia Exhibition (engraving)
1106063 On the Way to the Philadelphia Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Way to the Philadelphia Exhibition)

Rural Sports or Game at Quoits, October 30, 1811. October 30, 1811
Rural Sports or Game at Quoits, October 30, 1811

Peg quoits on board a Red Star Line passenger ship, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Peg quoits on board a Red Star Line passenger ship, 1907. Passengers enjoy tea and peg quoits (also known as the Ring Game) on deck. Postcard

Their Majesties, in a Game of Deck Quoits on Deck of H. M. S. Renown, 1927, 1937
Their Majesties, in a Game of Deck Quoits on Deck of H.M.S. " Renown", 1927, 1937. His Royal Highness The Duke of York 1920-1936 became King George VI on 11 December 1936

The Burren, Portal Dolmen, Co. Clare, Ireland

Modern Sculpture Of A Dolmen At Glanleam House In Ireland

Convalescent Indian Soldiers Playing Quoits on the Eastern Lawns, c1915, (1939). Brighton Pavilion was used as a military hospital during the First World War

Kilclooney Dolmen, County Donegal, Ireland

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The Burren, County Clare, Ireland; Poulnabrone Dolmen

Poulnabrone Dolmen, The Burren, County Clare, Ireland

Poulnabrone Dolmen, The Burren, Co Clare, Ireland

Low Angle View Of A Rock Structure, Kilclooney Dolmen, County Donegal, Republic Of Ireland

Low Angle View Of Proleek Dolmen, County Louth, Republic Of Ireland

Stone Structures On A Landscape, Poulnabrone Dolmen, The Burren, County Clare, Republic Of Ireland

Dolmens, Cleggan Dolmen, Connemara Co Galway

Poulnabrone Dolmen, The Burren, Co Clare, Ireland

Poulnabrone Dolmen, The Burren, County Clare, Ireland

Deck Quoits on board a P. &O. Steamer, 1890
Engraving showing a game of deck quoits on board a P.&O. steamship, at sea, 1890. One of the competitors has just hit the target - a ringer. Date: 1890

Passengers and children playing quoits on deck of Steamer Comus in America Date: circa 1910

Union Castle Liner Deck, . Showing a game of deck quoits Date: 1927

Sikh Officers playing quoits at Hampton Court Palace, 1902
Sihk officers, in London to form part of the Indian contingent for the Coronation of King Edward VII, passing the time at their quarters at Hampton Court Palace

Coal miners or pitmen in the Northumberland and Durham Coalfield, England, enjoying a game of quoits. Engraving from The Graphic (London, 18 February 1871)

Quoits. Illustration shows a rotund elderly man playing quoits, a ring-toss game, with pretzels which he has tossed over a dachshund; another man smoking a pipe, has a pretzel under his arm

Quoits Match at Hampstead, 1888
Engraving showing a number of scenes during a quoits match in Hampstead, 1888

Emigration. From New to Old England, in the Inman Steamer. T
Engraving of a group of passengers playing deck quoits as they return to England from America

Jeu De Graces
Two French players play le jeu de graces which involves quoits and sticks

Deck Quoits on board a Troopship, 1876
Engraving of some soldiers playing deck quoits on board a troopship. When troops were ordered to distant wars or postings

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"Step into the world of quoits: from deck games on a trans-Atlantic liner to fairground fun and cruise ship excitement. This poster advertising Holland America Line invites you to join in the thrilling game of quoits. Imagine yourself on the deck quoits area, surrounded by fellow passengers, as you aim for the target with precision and skill. As clouds hover over Poulnabrone Dolmen in County Clare, Republic of Ireland, you can almost hear the echoes of ancient players engaging in this timeless pastime. Travel back in time to early 1900s when deck games were all the rage on trans-Atlantic liners. The litho image captures the joyous atmosphere as passengers compete against each other amidst breathtaking ocean views. Embark on a voyage to Melbourne aboard a sailing ship through an enchanting engraving that showcases sailors indulging in a friendly game during their journey. Quoits transcends boundaries and even finds its way into historical moments like "The Boer in Durance at Cape Town, " where prisoners find solace and camaraderie through this beloved game. From there, immerse yourself in the vibrant ambiance of a fairground as participants eagerly try their luck at hoopla or jeu du lapin – both variations that bring laughter and excitement. Onboard a luxurious cruise ship, enjoy endless entertainment options including ringtoss – another delightful variation of this classic game captured beautifully through chromolitho artistry. Picture yourself competing with friends or family members while enjoying stunning sea vistas from every angle. Quoits has stood the test of time; it remains an enduring symbol of leisurely enjoyment across various eras and cultures. Whether played onboard majestic ships or within lively fairgrounds, this captivating game continues to unite people from all walks of life.