Parlour Games Collection

Christmas Comes but Once a Year (colour litho)
1598290 Christmas Comes but Once a Year (colour litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Comes but Once a Year)

The Tournament, a New Game for Christmas (engraving)
1593107 The Tournament, a New Game for Christmas (engraving) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tournament, a New Game for Christmas)

Musical Chairs (engraving)
1596988 Musical Chairs (engraving) by Davis, Lucien (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Musical Chairs. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, Christmas Number 1890)

Parlour games
LLM462029 Parlour games by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parlour games. Illustration for The Town and Country Toy Book (Religious Tract Society)

Christmas Fun
LLM460020 Christmas Fun by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Fun. From The Boys Own Paper.); © Look and Learn

Blind Mans Buff, "I Know who you are"(engraving)
1057571 Blind Mans Buff, " I Know who you are" (engraving) by Lawson, Francis Wilfred (1842-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind Mans Buff, " I Know who you are")

A Christmas Merry-Making in Pepys Time (engraving)
1049514 A Christmas Merry-Making in Pepys Time (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Christmas Merry-Making in Pepys Time)

"Blind Mans Buff;"or, a Christmas Game Well Worth the Candle (engraving)
1063317 " Blind Mans Buff; " or, a Christmas Game Well Worth the Candle (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Acting Charades (engraving)
1057530 Acting Charades (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Acting Charades. Illustration for The Graphic)

Christmas Pictures (engraving)
1096284 Christmas Pictures (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Pictures)

A romp after dinner (engraving)
728628 A romp after dinner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A romp after dinner, by Towneley Green)

Some Indoor Games for Long Evenings (engraving)
1595074 Some Indoor Games for Long Evenings (engraving) by Cox, Edward Morant (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Indoor Games for Long Evenings)

Italy, venice, the game of bingo in the courtyard, 1962

Blind mans buff, 19th century parlour games. From L Univers Illustre, published Paris, 1859

Venice, 1962

Illustration depicting a young boy playing Blind Mans Bluff, 19th century
Illustration depicting a young boy playing Blind Mans Bluff

Illustration depicting an older family member playing Blind Mans Bluff, 19th century
Illustration depicting an older family member playing Blind Mans Bluff

Close-Up Of Blackjack Playing Cards Showing Spades Royal Flush

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Step back in time to the enchanting city of Venice, Italy in 1962. As Christmas approached, the air was filled with excitement and anticipation. In the picturesque courtyard, friends and family gathered to play the timeless game of bingo. Laughter echoed through the cobblestone streets as numbers were called out and lucky winners celebrated their victories. The festive spirit continued with a plethora that brought joy to all. "Christmas Comes but Once a Year" showcased a vibrant litho capturing the essence of holiday merriment. Meanwhile, "The Tournament, a New Game for Christmas" depicted an exhilarating scene where participants engaged in friendly competition. Musical Chairs added an element of suspense as players eagerly vied for a seat when the music stopped. The room buzzed with excitement during this classic game that transcended generations. Blind Man's Buff took center stage as participants giggled while attempting to identify each other through touch alone. "I Know Who You Are" whispered mischievously from one player to another, adding an extra layer of intrigue. In Pepys Time, A Christmas Merry-Making unfolded before our eyes through intricate engravings depicting jovial gatherings and shared laughter among loved ones. The candlelit ambiance created an atmosphere brimming with warmth and cheer. Acting Charades allowed imaginations to run wild as players acted out clues using gestures and expressions – pure entertainment at its finest. Meanwhile, Christmas Pictures captured cherished moments frozen in time within delicate engravings that would be treasured for years to come. As night fell upon Venice, A Romp After Dinner ensued - boisterous laughter filled every corner as friends indulged in post-meal revelry together. Parlour games united people from all walks of life during this magical season; they provided endless hours of amusement and fostered bonds between loved ones that would last far beyond any single occasion.