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Nouveau jeu des costumes des dames françaises - par un adorateur du Beau Sexe

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8952868.pdf
Repository
Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Collection
RBML Historical Games

Descriptive Information

Title
Nouveau jeu des costumes des dames françaises - par un adorateur du Beau Sexe
Date
1810  
Publication Place
Paris (France)
Publisher
Jean, Auguste, 1788-1826  
Description
  • A version of the Game of Goose devoted to fashion. Directions for play are given in the central panel, and the surrounding squares, numbered 1-63, contain figures sporting a variety of presumably contemporary dresses, hairstyles, and hats.
  • Acquisition made accessible thanks to the generous support of donors to the Rare Book & Manuscript Library.
  • Published: Chez Jean, rue St. Jean de Beauvais no. 10
Extent
1 game (playing sheet)
Physical Details
engraved paper, illustrations
Dimensions
45 x 53 cm, in mat board mount, 60 x 67 cm
Language
French
Geographic Subject
France  
Topical subject
  • Board games  
  • Indoor games  
  • Fashion  
  • Clothing and dress  
Collection Title
RBML Historical Games
Acquisition information
  • Acquired: 30 May 2016 (Croft)
  • Acquired through the Janet L. Weston Library Endowment Fund.
Repository
Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Bibliographic Identifier
8952868
Call Number
IUZ00382
Collection
RBML Historical Games
TitleNouveau jeu des costumes des dames françaises - par un adorateur du Beau Sexe
Date1810  
Publication PlaceParis (France)
PublisherJean, Auguste, 1788-1826  
Description
  • A version of the Game of Goose devoted to fashion. Directions for play are given in the central panel, and the surrounding squares, numbered 1-63, contain figures sporting a variety of presumably contemporary dresses, hairstyles, and hats.
  • Acquisition made accessible thanks to the generous support of donors to the Rare Book & Manuscript Library.
  • Published: Chez Jean, rue St. Jean de Beauvais no. 10
Extent1 game (playing sheet)
Physical Detailsengraved paper, illustrations
Dimensions45 x 53 cm, in mat board mount, 60 x 67 cm
LanguageFrench
Geographic SubjectFrance  
Topical subject
  • Board games  
  • Indoor games  
  • Fashion  
  • Clothing and dress  
Collection TitleRBML Historical Games
Acquisition information
  • Acquired: 30 May 2016 (Croft)
  • Acquired through the Janet L. Weston Library Endowment Fund.
RepositoryRare Book & Manuscript Library
Bibliographic Identifier8952868
Call NumberIUZ00382
CollectionRBML Historical Games

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