Peter Coddle's Trip to New York
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1890
Medium:
Cardboard, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 4 x 5 5/8 in. ( 2.5 x 10.2 x 14.3 cm )
Description:
Game. Cardboard box with polychrome cover reading "The Game of/ PETER CODDLE'S/ TRIP TO NEW YORK..." Contains instruction booklet and 6 colored slips of paper and 61 white slips of paper with printed words (A Stray Cat, A Basin of Turtle Soup, An Honest Lawyer, An Insane Bedbug, etc.).
Credit Line:
The Liman Collection
Object Number:
1992.12.13
Gallery Label:
The game of "Peter Coddle" in all its various editions was the most popular reading game of the 1880s and 1890s. The game was based around the story of a country boy's misadventures in New York City. Parker Brothers and the other major game manufacturers produced many variations, all neatly packaged in attractive boxes that were usually much larger than their contents required.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
19318
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pretty Picture Blocks
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1890
Medium:
Wood, cardboard, paper
Dimensions:
Each (block): 2 3/4 x 3 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 8.6 x 3.8 cm)
Box: 2 x 11 5/8 x 16 1/8 in. ( 5.1 x 29.5 x 41 cm )
Description:
Set of fifteen picture blocks in a paper covered wood and cardboard box; each block depicts animals on four sides and letters and numbers on the two shortest ends; animals lithographed on the paper covered wooden blocks include bear, rabbit, zebra, pheasent, etc.; box cover lithographed with a little girl wearing glasses, a red cape and hat while reading a book; box cover inscribed, "Pretty/ Picture Blocks".
Credit Line:
The Liman Collection
Object Number:
2000.296
Marks:
lithographed: on the box cover: "Pretty/ Picture Blocks".
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
18941
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
The Game of Sir Hinkle Funny-Duster
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1903
Medium:
Cardboard, paper
Dimensions:
box: 1 1/8 x 6 15/16 x 5 3/8 in. ( 2.9 x 17.6 x 13.7 cm )
Description:
Card game consisting of deck of 20 playing cards in various colors, each with a picture and caption, and instruction booklet; each "family" (Funnyduster, butler, huntsman, gardener) has an identifying motif marked on upper right corner: duster, cup and saucer, whip, and unidentified container; cardboard box covered in marbled paper, with cover illustration of gentleman with red face and prominent stomach, in eighteenth century dress (powdered wig, embroidered jacket, lace jabot, knee breeches, stockings, and buckled shoes) surrounded by red scrollwork on yellow ground.
Credit Line:
The Liman Collection
Object Number:
1992.12.19
Marks:
lithographed: on lid, top: "THE/COMICAL GAME/SIR HINKLE/FUNNY-DUSTER/TRADE/MARK:"
lithographed: on lid, bottom left: "[trademark of three-masted sailing ship]/MADE IN SALEM, MASS., U.S.A."; "Copyright/1903/by"
lithographed: on lid, bottom right: "Parker
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1903
eMuseum Object ID:
18887
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sectional Animals
Classification:
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Cardboard
Dimensions:
box: 1 x 9 1/2 x 7 1/4 in. ( 2.5 x 24.1 x 18.4 cm )
Description:
Six puzzles in various colors, each with eight large pieces, representing animals with their names underneath pictures: zebra, tiger, elephant, bear, lion, buffalo; in green cardboard box with cover illustration of three pictures of buffalo, lion, and bear, against background of palm trees; sides of lid decorated with greenery; inside of box stamped with pictures of puzzles when completed.
Credit Line:
The Liman Collection
Object Number:
1992.12.18
Marks:
printed: on lid: "SECTIONAL/ANIMALS/SIX ANIMAL PICTURES"
printed: on lid: "MADE IN U.S.A./4753"
printed: on lid: "MILTON BRADLEY CO. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. U.S.A."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
18886
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Game of Star Authors
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1890
Medium:
Cardboard, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 5 x 6 1/4 in. ( 2.5 x 12.7 x 15.9 cm )
Description:
"Game of Star Authors, Illustrated" card game with 18 playing cards in a paper covered cardboard box; box cover chromolithographed with a bust of Shakespeare on a bookshelf; box cover inscription, "GAME OF/ AUTHORS/ ILLUSTRATED./ McLOUGHLIN BROS/ NEW-YORK."
Credit Line:
The Liman Collection
Object Number:
2000.752
Marks:
lithographed: on the box cover: "GAME OF/ AUTHORS/ ILLUSTRATED./ McLOUGHLIN BROS/ NEW-YORK."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
18572
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Peter Coddle's Trip to New York
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1890
Medium:
Cardboard, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 5 1/8 x 6 5/8 in. ( 3.2 x 13 x 16.8 cm )
Description:
Card game with box, instruction booklet and 248 playing cards; on cover of cardboard box, lithographed illustration of Peter Coddle purchasing a ticket at a ticket booth with an umbrella and carrying case at his feet; cover inscribed, "PETER/ CODDLE'S/ TRIP TO NEW YORK/ 4364/ MILTON BRADLEY CO.,/ SPRINGFIELD, MASS./ MADE IN U.S.A."
Credit Line:
The Liman Collection
Object Number:
2000.744
Marks:
lithographed: on the box cover: "PETER/ CODDLE'S/ TRIP TO NEW YORK/ 4364/ MILTON BRADLEY CO.,/ SPRINGFIELD, MASS./ MADE IN U.S.A."
Gallery Label:
The game of "Peter Coddle" in all its various editions was the most popular reading game of the 1880s and 1890s. The game was based around the story of a country boy's misadventures in New York City. Parker Brothers and the other major game manufacturers produced many variations, all neatly packaged in attractive boxes that were usually much larger than their contents required.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
18570
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Peter Coddles Esq. and his Trip to New York
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1883-1895
Medium:
Paper, cardboard
Dimensions:
box: 1 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 6 in. ( 3.2 x 12.1 x 15.2 cm )
each card: 1 x 2 in. ( 2.5 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Card game with box, instruction booklet and 84 playing cards; on cover of cardboard box, lithographed illustration of a Peter Coddle with a beard and carrying an umbrella and case; cover inscribed, "PETER CODDLES/ ESQ./ AND/ HIS TRIP/ TO/ NEW YORK/ MANUFACTURED/ BY./ J. H. SINGER./ NEW YORK./ U.S.A."
Credit Line:
The Liman Collection
Object Number:
2000.739
Marks:
lithographed: on the box cover: "PETER CODDLES/ ESQ./ AND/ HIS TRIP/ TO/ NEW YORK/ MANUFACTURED/ BY./ J. H. SINGER./ NEW YORK./ U.S.A."
Gallery Label:
The game of "Peter Coddle" in all its various editions was the most popular reading game of the 1880s and 1890s. The game was based around the story of a country boy's misadventures in New York City. Parker Brothers and the other major game manufacturers produced many variations, all neatly packaged in attractive boxes that were usually much larger than their contents required.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1895
eMuseum Object ID:
18569
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Game of Visit to Camp
Classification:
Date:
1870-1886
Medium:
Wood, paper
Dimensions:
box: 1 1/8 x 4 3/8 x 5 3/4 in. ( 2.9 x 11.1 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
"Game of Visit to Camp" card game with 12 character cards, 37 reading cards and an instruction and reading booklet in a paper covered wooden box; box cover lithographed with a soldier in Civil War costume in a tent; box cover inscribed, "GAME/ OF/ VISIT TO CAMP/ McLOUGHLIN BROS. NEW YORK".
Credit Line:
The Liman Collection
Object Number:
2000.733
Marks:
lithographed: on the box cover: "GAME/ OF/ VISIT TO CAMP/ McLOUGHLIN BROS. NEW YORK"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1886
eMuseum Object ID:
18568
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
The Game of Auction
Classification:
Date:
1893
Medium:
Cardboard, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 5 x 6 5/8 in. ( 2.5 x 12.7 x 16.8 cm )
Description:
"The Game of Auction" card game with 16 merchandise cards depicting items such as a cow and a carriage, 62 money cards and an instruction booklet in a paper covered cardboard box; cover chromolithographed with an image of an auctioneer selling items to a group of men; box inscribed, "The/ GAME/ of/ Auction/ PUBLISHED BY/ PARKER BROTHERS./ SALEM, MASS. USA./ COPYRIGHTED 1893".
Credit Line:
The Liman Collection
Object Number:
2000.651
Marks:
lithographed: on the box cover: "The/ GAME/ of/ Auction/ PUBLISHED BY/ PARKER BROTHERS./ SALEM, MASS. USA./ COPYRIGHTED 1893"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1893
eMuseum Object ID:
18226
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
The Improved Game of Avilude or Game of Birds
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1891
Medium:
Cardboard, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 5 x 6 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 12.7 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
"The Improved Game of Avilude or Game of Birds" paper covered cardboard game box with an image of ducks flying over a marsh chromolithographed on the cover; box cover inscribed, "THE IMPROVED GAME OF/ AVILUDE/ OR/ GAME OF BIRDS/ COPYRIGHT 1891/ McLOUGHLIN BROS. N. Y."
Credit Line:
The Liman Collection
Object Number:
2000.700
Marks:
lithographed: on the box cover: "THE IMPROVED GAME OF/ AVILUDE/ OR/ GAME OF BIRDS/ COPYRIGHT 1891/ McLOUGHLIN BROS. N. Y."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1891
eMuseum Object ID:
18210
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.















