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game, board games, chess, chess pieces, cooper's dance, Munich, 19th century, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE Stock Photo

RM2G3E168–game, board games, chess, chess pieces, cooper's dance, Munich, 19th century, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE

Vintage 19th century photograph: Group of Chinese men outdoors playing board games Stock Photo

RM2RGA7HB–Vintage 19th century photograph: Group of Chinese men outdoors playing board games

game, board games, chess, couple playing chess, wood engraving, 19th century, based on miniature, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE Stock Photo

RM2FNY95X–game, board games, chess, couple playing chess, wood engraving, 19th century, based on miniature, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE

Hawaiians surfing in the 19th century. Stock Photo

RMBPRJTJ–Hawaiians surfing in the 19th century.

game, board games, knight tournament and Saracene game, gameboard, lithograph, J. L. Lotzbeck, Nuremberg, circa 1850, Bavarian National Museum, Munich, , Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMGC60YJ–game, board games, knight tournament and Saracene game, gameboard, lithograph, J. L. Lotzbeck, Nuremberg, circa 1850, Bavarian National Museum, Munich, , Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Late 19th century photograph - Street Cafe, Egypt, men playing board games. Stock Photo

RM2E930EA–Late 19th century photograph - Street Cafe, Egypt, men playing board games.

Round The World with Nellie Bly, 19th Century Board Game, playing area, painting by JA Grozier, after HA Mayers, circa 1890 Stock Photo

RM2NTT40K–Round The World with Nellie Bly, 19th Century Board Game, playing area, painting by JA Grozier, after HA Mayers, circa 1890

[ 1890s Japan - Playing Go ] — Three young women in kimono and traditional hairstyles and an elderly man in a haori coat are seated around a board for the game of go. This studio is arranged as a zashiki (guest room), with an ikebana flower arrangement and scroll in the back. A small tray with a teapot and two cups can be seen at the front. 19th century vintage albumen photograph. Stock Photo

RMPH0EXY–[ 1890s Japan - Playing Go ] — Three young women in kimono and traditional hairstyles and an elderly man in a haori coat are seated around a board for the game of go. This studio is arranged as a zashiki (guest room), with an ikebana flower arrangement and scroll in the back. A small tray with a teapot and two cups can be seen at the front. 19th century vintage albumen photograph.

game, board game, chess, The Game of Chess, wood engraving, later 19th century, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE Stock Photo

RM2FNM85D–game, board game, chess, The Game of Chess, wood engraving, later 19th century, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE

France, Aisne, Château-Thierry, Jean de La Fontaine Museum - city of Chateau-Thierry, 19th century games, products derived from La Fontaine's Fables Stock Photo

RM2F781RN–France, Aisne, Château-Thierry, Jean de La Fontaine Museum - city of Chateau-Thierry, 19th century games, products derived from La Fontaine's Fables

games, chess, game of chess on gaming table, ivory and horn, Mysore, India, middle of 19th century, historic, historical, token, meeple, board game, board games, chessboard, chequerboard, chess piece, chessman, chess pieces, chessmen, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMF0JC9W–games, chess, game of chess on gaming table, ivory and horn, Mysore, India, middle of 19th century, historic, historical, token, meeple, board game, board games, chessboard, chequerboard, chess piece, chessman, chess pieces, chessmen, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

The Spring Board. 19th century reproduction of a 16th century woodcut in Exercises in Leaping and Vaulting by A. Tuccaro Stock Photo

RMW1F3RM–The Spring Board. 19th century reproduction of a 16th century woodcut in Exercises in Leaping and Vaulting by A. Tuccaro

game, board game, image lottery, matching image cards must be placed on the tableau, Germany, circa 1890, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMCPN8AT–game, board game, image lottery, matching image cards must be placed on the tableau, Germany, circa 1890, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Engraving depicting boys in a games room amusing themselves with among other things, chess and draughts. Dated 19th century Stock Photo

RM2A25DAM–Engraving depicting boys in a games room amusing themselves with among other things, chess and draughts. Dated 19th century

game, board games, chess, chess tournament of the pupils in the school at Stroebeck, Halberstadt, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED Stock Photo

RM2G3E1AK–game, board games, chess, chess tournament of the pupils in the school at Stroebeck, Halberstadt, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED

Games for blind people. Old 19th century engraving from La Nature 1887 Stock Photo

RM2R5E5T4–Games for blind people. Old 19th century engraving from La Nature 1887

game, board games, chess, chess pieces, Greeks against Persians, ivory, wood and tortoise shell, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE Stock Photo

RM2FNYA4B–game, board games, chess, chess pieces, Greeks against Persians, ivory, wood and tortoise shell, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE

RM2R0BG8H–Games for blind people. Old 19th century engraving from La Nature 1887

game, board games, chess, game of chess, based on painting by Joseph Danhauser, 1839, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE Stock Photo

RM2FNY960–game, board games, chess, game of chess, based on painting by Joseph Danhauser, 1839, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE

Board and rules for railway game - Jeu du Chemin de fer. France, 19th century. Stock Photo

RMERGA8X–Board and rules for railway game - Jeu du Chemin de fer. France, 19th century.

game, board games, chess, contest between Johannes Hermann Zukertort and Wilhelm Steinitz, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE Stock Photo

RM2FNM822–game, board games, chess, contest between Johannes Hermann Zukertort and Wilhelm Steinitz, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE

Chinese men playing board games in China painting by Nicholas Chevalier (1828-1902) was a Russian-born artist who worked in Australia and New Zealand. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Ilustración Artística 1882 Stock Photo

RM2GMG57A–Chinese men playing board games in China painting by Nicholas Chevalier (1828-1902) was a Russian-born artist who worked in Australia and New Zealand. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Ilustración Artística 1882

games, board game, Japanese women playing board game, circa 1900, Stock Photo

RMB45CAA–games, board game, Japanese women playing board game, circa 1900,

'The Game of Logic' (playing board) by Lewis Carroll (1832-1898) (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson), published in 1887. A game for at least one player. See description for more information. Stock Photo

RMK5R7Y7–'The Game of Logic' (playing board) by Lewis Carroll (1832-1898) (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson), published in 1887. A game for at least one player. See description for more information.

game, chess, chess table, 1st half 19th century, photograph, 1950s, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE Stock Photo

RM2R9P750–game, chess, chess table, 1st half 19th century, photograph, 1950s, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE

Round The World with Nellie Bly, Board Game cover, painting by JA Grozier, after HA Mayers, circa 1890 Stock Photo

RM2NTT403–Round The World with Nellie Bly, Board Game cover, painting by JA Grozier, after HA Mayers, circa 1890

games, men during game of chess, 'An decisive move', after drawing by L. Halmi, wood engraving, 1895, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMBX6TBT–games, men during game of chess, 'An decisive move', after drawing by L. Halmi, wood engraving, 1895, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Two Victorian greetings cards featuring playing cards and games circa 1890 Stock Photo

RMB1D33Y–Two Victorian greetings cards featuring playing cards and games circa 1890

RM2F781RM–France, Aisne, Château-Thierry, Jean de La Fontaine Museum - city of Chateau-Thierry, 19th century games, products derived from La Fontaine's Fables

game and gambling, board games, poch, box with fool, cardboard, Luxus - Papier - Fabrik, Berlin, circa 1897, Municipal Museum, Munich, , Stock Photo

RMA3YT8T–game and gambling, board games, poch, box with fool, cardboard, Luxus - Papier - Fabrik, Berlin, circa 1897, Municipal Museum, Munich, ,

Water Quintain was a popular sport was one of a number of lance games, often used as training for jousting, where the competitor would attempt to strike an object with his lance, sword or other weapon. The common object was a shield or board on a pole (usually referred to, confusingly, as 'the quintain'), although a mannequin was sometimes used. While the game was open to all, and popular with young men of all classes, the game could be played on horseback, foot, using a wooden horse or on boat. Stock Photo

RMR02W9C–Water Quintain was a popular sport was one of a number of lance games, often used as training for jousting, where the competitor would attempt to strike an object with his lance, sword or other weapon. The common object was a shield or board on a pole (usually referred to, confusingly, as 'the quintain'), although a mannequin was sometimes used. While the game was open to all, and popular with young men of all classes, the game could be played on horseback, foot, using a wooden horse or on boat.

transport / transportation, navigtion, passengers ships, games on board, wood engraving after drawing by C. H. Kuechler, circa 1900, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMCNWJDJ–transport / transportation, navigtion, passengers ships, games on board, wood engraving after drawing by C. H. Kuechler, circa 1900, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

An old engraving of the table game of Cupolette. It is from Victorian book of the 1890s on sports, games and pastimes. This was a skittle-like game where balls are held in 11 sunken, numbered cups in the centre of the board. A heavier ball, on a swinging arm, is swung by each player, the aim being to dislodge the small balls from their cups. The balls must stay on the board to score points. There was an outdoor version of the game with fixed pins (each with a small hollow at the top containing a marble). Each player threw quoits to try and dislodge the marbles. Stock Photo

RM2T4CBPY–An old engraving of the table game of Cupolette. It is from Victorian book of the 1890s on sports, games and pastimes. This was a skittle-like game where balls are held in 11 sunken, numbered cups in the centre of the board. A heavier ball, on a swinging arm, is swung by each player, the aim being to dislodge the small balls from their cups. The balls must stay on the board to score points. There was an outdoor version of the game with fixed pins (each with a small hollow at the top containing a marble). Each player threw quoits to try and dislodge the marbles.

‘The Game of Logic’ by Lewis Caroll, the pseudonym of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832-1898) in 1887. Dodgson was a mathematician and this game challenged ‘players’ to denote various logical statements. Photograph of board and tokens. See more information below. Stock Photo

RMK5R80A–‘The Game of Logic’ by Lewis Caroll, the pseudonym of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832-1898) in 1887. Dodgson was a mathematician and this game challenged ‘players’ to denote various logical statements. Photograph of board and tokens. See more information below.

The game of Popinjay in Belgium, 19th century. Men with muskets shoot at a target in a park. Handcoloured lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagne's Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d'Adresse), Librairie Hachette, Paris, 1903. Stock Photo

RMP6H6FG–The game of Popinjay in Belgium, 19th century. Men with muskets shoot at a target in a park. Handcoloured lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagne's Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d'Adresse), Librairie Hachette, Paris, 1903.

RMC2CP6X–Checker Board - John Gollop

As Britain 's Lilian Board ( left ) stands unsmilingly by , France 's Colette Besson ( centre ) waves to the crowds after receiving her gold medal for winning the final of the Women ' s 400 metres at the 19th Olympic Games . Her time of 52.0 seconds equalled the Olympic record . Miss Board was second and Russia ' s Natalia Pechenkina ( Right ) gained the bronze medal . 17 October 1968 Stock Photo

RM2GJ1FKE–As Britain 's Lilian Board ( left ) stands unsmilingly by , France 's Colette Besson ( centre ) waves to the crowds after receiving her gold medal for winning the final of the Women ' s 400 metres at the 19th Olympic Games . Her time of 52.0 seconds equalled the Olympic record . Miss Board was second and Russia ' s Natalia Pechenkina ( Right ) gained the bronze medal . 17 October 1968

assalto al castello di trento,assault to trento's castle,italian path game,19th century Stock Photo

RMHP9DCW–assalto al castello di trento,assault to trento's castle,italian path game,19th century

Illustration depicting a chess match between Howard Staunton and Bernhard Horwitz. Howard Staunton (1810-1874) an English chess master. Bernhard Horwitz (1807-1885) German chess master and chess writer. Dated 19th century Stock Photo

RMMR4XRW–Illustration depicting a chess match between Howard Staunton and Bernhard Horwitz. Howard Staunton (1810-1874) an English chess master. Bernhard Horwitz (1807-1885) German chess master and chess writer. Dated 19th century

[ 1890s Japan - Playing Go ] — Two young women in kimono and traditional hairstyles and an elderly man in a haori coat are seated around a board for the game of go. The studio is arranged as a zashiki (guest room), with a screen, an ikebana flower arrangement and scroll in the back. A small tray with a teapot and two cups can be seen at the front. 19th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RMW33DM0–[ 1890s Japan - Playing Go ] — Two young women in kimono and traditional hairstyles and an elderly man in a haori coat are seated around a board for the game of go. The studio is arranged as a zashiki (guest room), with a screen, an ikebana flower arrangement and scroll in the back. A small tray with a teapot and two cups can be seen at the front. 19th century vintage glass slide.

Embodied Guajarati Chaupar with sixteen painted Ivory counters and dice, from Rajasthan. Dated 19th Century Stock Photo

RMKHW79F–Embodied Guajarati Chaupar with sixteen painted Ivory counters and dice, from Rajasthan. Dated 19th Century

Whaling historian Klaus Barthelmess presents a 19th century cribbage board made of a whale's bone at Stralsund's Meeresmuseum (Maritime Museum) in Stralsund, Germany, 24 February 2010. Cribbage was invented in England in the 17th century and is one of the most popular card games in the anglophone world to this day. Stralsund's Maritime Museum bought all the scrimshaw pieces from a Stock Photo

RMD52EC5–Whaling historian Klaus Barthelmess presents a 19th century cribbage board made of a whale's bone at Stralsund's Meeresmuseum (Maritime Museum) in Stralsund, Germany, 24 February 2010. Cribbage was invented in England in the 17th century and is one of the most popular card games in the anglophone world to this day. Stralsund's Maritime Museum bought all the scrimshaw pieces from a

19th century illustration of the order of the men on the chess board. Published in 'The National Encyclopedia of Business and Social Forms, embracing Stock Photo

RF2DHK316–19th century illustration of the order of the men on the chess board. Published in 'The National Encyclopedia of Business and Social Forms, embracing

Geographical Lotto Game, The goal of this lotto game, similar to today's bingo, was to fill each board representing geographical locations by collecting tiles or cards corresponding to those locations, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original / Geografisches Lottospiel, Das Ziel dieses Lotto-Spiels, das dem heutigen Bingo ähnelt, bestand darin, jedes Spielbrett, das geografische Orte darstellte, durch das Sammeln von Plättchen oder Karten zu füllen, die diesen Orten entsprachen, Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhund Stock Photo

RF2R6C665–Geographical Lotto Game, The goal of this lotto game, similar to today's bingo, was to fill each board representing geographical locations by collecting tiles or cards corresponding to those locations, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original / Geografisches Lottospiel, Das Ziel dieses Lotto-Spiels, das dem heutigen Bingo ähnelt, bestand darin, jedes Spielbrett, das geografische Orte darstellte, durch das Sammeln von Plättchen oder Karten zu füllen, die diesen Orten entsprachen, Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhund

Asia. Korea. Koreans fisherman's family 1845. Colored engraving. 19th century. Stock Photo

RMDJ7MCC–Asia. Korea. Koreans fisherman's family 1845. Colored engraving. 19th century.

RF2RAF160–Geographical Lotto Game, The goal of this lotto game, similar to today's bingo, was to fill each board representing geographical locations by collecting tiles or cards corresponding to those locations, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original / Geografisches Lottospiel, Das Ziel dieses Lotto-Spiels, das dem heutigen Bingo ähnelt, bestand darin, jedes Spielbrett, das geografische Orte darstellte, durch das Sammeln von Plättchen oder Karten zu füllen, die diesen Orten entsprachen, Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhund

Interior of an hostelry. 19th century facsimile after a woodcut from an edition of Virgil's works published in Lyon in 1517. 'Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-âge et à l'époque de la Renaissance', by Paul Lacroix. Paris, 1878. Stock Photo

RM2WYT3K3–Interior of an hostelry. 19th century facsimile after a woodcut from an edition of Virgil's works published in Lyon in 1517. 'Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-âge et à l'époque de la Renaissance', by Paul Lacroix. Paris, 1878.

We are all so happy because we play 'Halma' and papa has promised that if we are real good children we shall have 'Basilinda' that new and delightful amusement by the author of 'Halma.' , Children, Board games, 19th Century American Trade Cards Stock Photo

RM2M1HGF5–We are all so happy because we play 'Halma' and papa has promised that if we are real good children we shall have 'Basilinda' that new and delightful amusement by the author of 'Halma.' , Children, Board games, 19th Century American Trade Cards

Group of Chinese men outdoors playing board games Stock Photo

RM2BN8EKK–Group of Chinese men outdoors playing board games

Historical St. Nicholas board game from Netherlands ca. late 19th century or early 20th century Stock Photo

RMW2G5HE–Historical St. Nicholas board game from Netherlands ca. late 19th century or early 20th century

RMCNWJE9–transport / transportation, navigtion, passengers ships, games on board, wood engraving after drawing by C. H. Kuechler, circa 1900, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

An old engraving of the game of Cannonade or Castle bagatelle. It is from Victorian book of the 1890s on sports, games and pastimes. It comprising a circular wooden board, about 40cms in diameter, with a metal mesh outer ‘fence’. Around the board were eight castles or ‘stations’ (often made of turned ivory) within wire frames. The board also housed a spinning top or ‘teetotem’ and eight clay or ivory balls. Each player in turn would vigorously spin the top, which would then hit and scatter the balls. The aim was to get as many balls as possible housed in their opponents’ perimeter castles. Stock Photo

RM2T4CBPM–An old engraving of the game of Cannonade or Castle bagatelle. It is from Victorian book of the 1890s on sports, games and pastimes. It comprising a circular wooden board, about 40cms in diameter, with a metal mesh outer ‘fence’. Around the board were eight castles or ‘stations’ (often made of turned ivory) within wire frames. The board also housed a spinning top or ‘teetotem’ and eight clay or ivory balls. Each player in turn would vigorously spin the top, which would then hit and scatter the balls. The aim was to get as many balls as possible housed in their opponents’ perimeter castles.

game, parlour games, 'Der Freischuetz', etching, coloured, 52.2 cm x 55.8 cm, Augsburg, Germany, circa 1825, Bavarian National Museum, Munich, Stock Photo

RMB2J5GC–game, parlour games, 'Der Freischuetz', etching, coloured, 52.2 cm x 55.8 cm, Augsburg, Germany, circa 1825, Bavarian National Museum, Munich,

French revolution. 1789-1799. Count of Ferrers playing cards with his jailers before his execution. Engraving. 19th century. Stock Photo

RMP78TTT–French revolution. 1789-1799. Count of Ferrers playing cards with his jailers before his execution. Engraving. 19th century.

game, board game, chess, wood engraving, black mate in three move, by Viktor Mieses, 'Illustrirte Zeitung', Leipzig, 9.6.1883, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMDB0FWE–game, board game, chess, wood engraving, black mate in three move, by Viktor Mieses, 'Illustrirte Zeitung', Leipzig, 9.6.1883, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

RM2GJ5X1A–As Britain 's Lilian Board ( left ) stands unsmilingly by , France 's Colette Besson ( centre ) waves to the crowds after receiving her gold medal for winning the final of the Women ' s 400 metres at the 19th Olympic Games . Her time of 52.0 seconds equalled the Olympic record . Miss Board was second and Russia ' s Natalia Pechenkina ( Right ) gained the bronze medal . 17 October 1968

game, parlour games, 'Das grosse Ziel', playboard, etching, Germany, circa 1830, Bavarian National Museum, Munich, , Stock Photo

RMB2JCN1–game, parlour games, 'Das grosse Ziel', playboard, etching, Germany, circa 1830, Bavarian National Museum, Munich, ,

Mexico City : Britain ' s Lilian Board ( 126 ) , Sweden ' s Karim Wallgren ( 219 ) , and Russia ' s Natalia Pechenkina ( 238 ) are reflected in a pool of water on the track as they near the finish of the second heat of the women ' s 400 metre semi finals at the 1968 Olympic games . Miss Board won the heat in 52.3 seconds to qualify for the final . 16th October 1968 Stock Photo

RM2GJ1FKT–Mexico City : Britain ' s Lilian Board ( 126 ) , Sweden ' s Karim Wallgren ( 219 ) , and Russia ' s Natalia Pechenkina ( 238 ) are reflected in a pool of water on the track as they near the finish of the second heat of the women ' s 400 metre semi finals at the 1968 Olympic games . Miss Board won the heat in 52.3 seconds to qualify for the final . 16th October 1968

games, board game, Go, Japanese women playing Go, Japan, circa 1900, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMBXJ7XF–games, board game, Go, Japanese women playing Go, Japan, circa 1900, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

RMBM5GKG–Two Girls Playing Draughts

Historical circus board game from Netherlands ca. late 19th century or early 20th century Stock Photo

RMW2G5RW–Historical circus board game from Netherlands ca. late 19th century or early 20th century

Illustration depicting a game of draughts. Dated 19th century Stock Photo

RMMR3B7C–Illustration depicting a game of draughts. Dated 19th century

Ramesses III, circa 1221 - 7.4.1156 BC, Pharaoh of Egypt 1187 - 1156 BC (20th Dynasty), full length, with one of his wifes, playing a board game, drawing, 19th century, after contemporary painting, Stock Photo

RMBA7P82–Ramesses III, circa 1221 - 7.4.1156 BC, Pharaoh of Egypt 1187 - 1156 BC (20th Dynasty), full length, with one of his wifes, playing a board game, drawing, 19th century, after contemporary painting,

Nouveau jeu des cris de Paris dédié aux amateurs ca. 1805 Stock Photo

RMRHRX72–Nouveau jeu des cris de Paris dédié aux amateurs ca. 1805

The board from 'The Game of Logic' by Lewis Carroll (1832-1898). See description for more information. Stock Photo

RMF6AA9K–The board from 'The Game of Logic' by Lewis Carroll (1832-1898). See description for more information.

Vintage color lithography: The Women's Board (Сheckers) Players, 1856 Stock Photo

RF2PXACE9–Vintage color lithography: The Women's Board (Сheckers) Players, 1856

Rambles through our country : an instructive geographical game for the young. Pictorial map to be used as a game board. To accompany booklet with same title. Boston Public Library holds map only.. Educational games were a popular way of teaching geography, map reading and history to children in the 19th century. Displayed here is an example from 1890, in which players had to complete a 'grand tour' across a colorful and detailed map of the United States. Play began in Hartford, Connecticut, where the game was published, and finished in New York City. There are 200 stops on the tour. Each playe Stock Photo

RM2M5R9RH–Rambles through our country : an instructive geographical game for the young. Pictorial map to be used as a game board. To accompany booklet with same title. Boston Public Library holds map only.. Educational games were a popular way of teaching geography, map reading and history to children in the 19th century. Displayed here is an example from 1890, in which players had to complete a 'grand tour' across a colorful and detailed map of the United States. Play began in Hartford, Connecticut, where the game was published, and finished in New York City. There are 200 stops on the tour. Each playe

Louis Paulsen, the Blindfold American Chessplayer - from a photograph by Hesler, of Chicago, 1858. Child prodigy who emigrated to America from Germany: '...to the delight and astonishment of all present, he performed the unprecedented feat of conducting five games simultaneously without board and men, winning four of them, and making a drawn battle of the fifth...in February of the present year he publicly played blindfold seven games at the same time, and won the whole...[in] May, he played at Chicago, Illinois, ten games together, without seeing a chessboard, against ten strong opponents, wi Stock Photo

RM2RRJ9EP–Louis Paulsen, the Blindfold American Chessplayer - from a photograph by Hesler, of Chicago, 1858. Child prodigy who emigrated to America from Germany: '...to the delight and astonishment of all present, he performed the unprecedented feat of conducting five games simultaneously without board and men, winning four of them, and making a drawn battle of the fifth...in February of the present year he publicly played blindfold seven games at the same time, and won the whole...[in] May, he played at Chicago, Illinois, ten games together, without seeing a chessboard, against ten strong opponents, wi

19th century engraving of a man and boy playing a game of draughts Stock Photo

RFEFM2GC–19th century engraving of a man and boy playing a game of draughts

RMK5R81C–‘The Game of Logic’ by Lewis Caroll, the pseudonym of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832-1898) in 1887. Dodgson was a mathematician and this game challenged ‘players’ to denote various logical statements. Photograph of first edition front cover. See more information below.

An old engraving of the game of ‘Pope Joan’. It is from Victorian book of the 1890s on sports, games and pastimes. Pope Joan or Pope, a once popular Victorian game, is an English game derived from the French one of Matrimony and Comete. A circular board has eight compartments labelled Ace, King, Queen, Jack, Game, Pope (9), Matrimony (king and queen) and Intrigue (queen and jack). Each player receives counters/chips and the cards are an ordinary pack – minus the 8 of diamonds. In turn players lay down ever-increasing card values. The aim is to gain counters and use up cards before anyone else. Stock Photo

RM2T4CBWN–An old engraving of the game of ‘Pope Joan’. It is from Victorian book of the 1890s on sports, games and pastimes. Pope Joan or Pope, a once popular Victorian game, is an English game derived from the French one of Matrimony and Comete. A circular board has eight compartments labelled Ace, King, Queen, Jack, Game, Pope (9), Matrimony (king and queen) and Intrigue (queen and jack). Each player receives counters/chips and the cards are an ordinary pack – minus the 8 of diamonds. In turn players lay down ever-increasing card values. The aim is to gain counters and use up cards before anyone else.

Antique illustration of a see-saw, a playground equipment, also known as teeter-totter or teeter board. Published in American’s Boy Book of Sports and Stock Photo

RF2MM3YCC–Antique illustration of a see-saw, a playground equipment, also known as teeter-totter or teeter board. Published in American’s Boy Book of Sports and

French revolution. 1789-1799. Count of Ferrers playing cards with his jailers before his execution. Engraving.19th century. Colored. Stock Photo

RMP7BMHE–French revolution. 1789-1799. Count of Ferrers playing cards with his jailers before his execution. Engraving.19th century. Colored.

Antique illustration of nine-holes, an outdoor game with marbles and a board with nine little arches. Published in American’s Boy Book of Sports and G Stock Photo

RF2MM3Y6M–Antique illustration of nine-holes, an outdoor game with marbles and a board with nine little arches. Published in American’s Boy Book of Sports and G

game, board game, draughts, draughts and balalaika, lithograph by Ignaty Stepanovich Shtshedrovsky, Russia, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED Stock Photo

RM2G3DXC7–game, board game, draughts, draughts and balalaika, lithograph by Ignaty Stepanovich Shtshedrovsky, Russia, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED

Two women playing board game, Japan Stock Photo

RMDRJ72T–Two women playing board game, Japan

RM2GJ5X1H–Mexico City : Britain ' s Lilian Board ( 126 ) , Sweden ' s Karim Wallgren ( 219 ) , and Russia ' s Natalia Pechenkina ( 238 ) are reflected in a pool of water on the track as they near the finish of the second heat of the women ' s 400 metre semi finals at the 1968 Olympic games . Miss Board won the heat in 52.3 seconds to qualify for the final . 16th October 1968

game, board game, chess, game of chess in the old Egypt, wood engraving, 1867, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED Stock Photo

RM2G3E125–game, board game, chess, game of chess in the old Egypt, wood engraving, 1867, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED

RMBMWTJH–A Game of Chess

game, board game, chess, living game of chess, motto: The Battle of Zenta, anniversary exhibition, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE Stock Photo

RM2G3E0NK–game, board game, chess, living game of chess, motto: The Battle of Zenta, anniversary exhibition, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE

RMMR3B67–Illustration depicting a game of draughts. Dated 19th century

game, board game, chess, chess players in a coffeehouse, 'Three o'clock in the morning, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE Stock Photo

RM2FNM859–game, board game, chess, chess players in a coffeehouse, 'Three o'clock in the morning, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE

RM2DE4M46–Nouveau jeu des cris de Paris dédié aux amateurs ca. 1805

RMKRD29M–Silhouette of a chess game

Upper illustration, practising with cross-bow. Lower illustration, cross-bow shooting at the butts. The sports and pastimes of the people of England : including the rural and domestic recreations may games, mummeries, shows, processions, pageants, and pompous spectacles. London : William Reeves, 1830. Source: W67/6670, page 53. Language: English. Author: Strutt, J. Stock Photo

RMR5J4WY–Upper illustration, practising with cross-bow. Lower illustration, cross-bow shooting at the butts. The sports and pastimes of the people of England : including the rural and domestic recreations may games, mummeries, shows, processions, pageants, and pompous spectacles. London : William Reeves, 1830. Source: W67/6670, page 53. Language: English. Author: Strutt, J.

Priests playing checkers, Japan Stock Photo

RMDRJ7TA–Priests playing checkers, Japan

Mr. Morphy, the Celebrated Chessplayer, 1858. '...this remarkable young chessplayer...[has performed an] astounding feat at Birmingham in conducting eight games blindfold at the same time against eight strong opponents...Paul Morphy, the winner of the first prize in the late Chess Congress, not content with the triumphs of the New World, has visited England, and added widely to his fame by the conquest of the two best players with whom he has yet contended...The Engraving represents our young hero as he appeared in the rooms of Queen's College, Birmingham...when, before a numerous assemblage, Stock Photo

RM2RRJ9H2–Mr. Morphy, the Celebrated Chessplayer, 1858. '...this remarkable young chessplayer...[has performed an] astounding feat at Birmingham in conducting eight games blindfold at the same time against eight strong opponents...Paul Morphy, the winner of the first prize in the late Chess Congress, not content with the triumphs of the New World, has visited England, and added widely to his fame by the conquest of the two best players with whom he has yet contended...The Engraving represents our young hero as he appeared in the rooms of Queen's College, Birmingham...when, before a numerous assemblage,

Chess is a board game for two players, called White and Black, each controlling an army of chess pieces in their color, with the objective to checkmate the opponent's king. The recorded history of chess goes back at least to the emergence of a similar game, chaturanga, in seventh-century India. The rules of chess as we know them today emerged in Europe at the end of the 15th century, with standardization and universal acceptance by the end of the 19th century. Today, chess is one of the world's most popular games, played by millions of people worldwide. Inaugurated & played by MLA J Karunanid Stock Photo

RF2PM7DX0–Chess is a board game for two players, called White and Black, each controlling an army of chess pieces in their color, with the objective to checkmate the opponent's king. The recorded history of chess goes back at least to the emergence of a similar game, chaturanga, in seventh-century India. The rules of chess as we know them today emerged in Europe at the end of the 15th century, with standardization and universal acceptance by the end of the 19th century. Today, chess is one of the world's most popular games, played by millions of people worldwide. Inaugurated & played by MLA J Karunanid

RMK5R81B–‘The Game of Logic’ by Lewis Caroll, the pseudonym of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832-1898) in 1887. Dodgson was a mathematician and this game challenged ‘players’ to denote various logical statements. Photograph of amusing preface noting that the game requires at least one player. See more information below.

An old engraving of the hexagonal board game of Agon – showing the pieces on the board at the start (left) and at the end of the game (right). It is from Victorian book of the 1890s on sports, games and pastimes. Agon is similar to draughts, played on a hexagonal board. Also known as ‘Queen's Guards’ or ‘Royal Guards’, it may have originated in France. It was first published in the UK the 1840s. Played by two players, each has 7 pieces (a Queen and 6 guards). The aim is to be first to move the Queen from the edge of the board to the central point and surround her with all 6 guards. Stock Photo

RM2WJT575–An old engraving of the hexagonal board game of Agon – showing the pieces on the board at the start (left) and at the end of the game (right). It is from Victorian book of the 1890s on sports, games and pastimes. Agon is similar to draughts, played on a hexagonal board. Also known as ‘Queen's Guards’ or ‘Royal Guards’, it may have originated in France. It was first published in the UK the 1840s. Played by two players, each has 7 pieces (a Queen and 6 guards). The aim is to be first to move the Queen from the edge of the board to the central point and surround her with all 6 guards.

Vintage German children's board game: New German Flags. 1885 Stock Photo

RF2PXACE5–Vintage German children's board game: New German Flags. 1885

Exercise of quintain. Medieval chivalry training. A dummy, mounted on a rotating pivot with a shield, was used by mounted riders to simulate real combat situations. 19th century engraving by Huyot after a miniature from the 'Chronicles of Charlemagne', mid-15th century. 'Vie Militaire et Religieuse au Moyen Age et à l'Epoque de la Renaissance'. Paris, 1877. Stock Photo

RM2RH3WB9–Exercise of quintain. Medieval chivalry training. A dummy, mounted on a rotating pivot with a shield, was used by mounted riders to simulate real combat situations. 19th century engraving by Huyot after a miniature from the 'Chronicles of Charlemagne', mid-15th century. 'Vie Militaire et Religieuse au Moyen Age et à l'Epoque de la Renaissance'. Paris, 1877.

A Game of Chess, caricature by George Cruikshank 1835. GC: 1792- 1878. Tinted version. Stock Photo

RMERG42B–A Game of Chess, caricature by George Cruikshank 1835. GC: 1792- 1878. Tinted version.

game, cards, Faro, Faro game with Doc Holliday as dealer, Wyatt Earp as viewer (right), Tombstone, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE Stock Photo

RM2G3E000–game, cards, Faro, Faro game with Doc Holliday as dealer, Wyatt Earp as viewer (right), Tombstone, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE

A Game of Chess, caricature by George Cruikshank 1835. GC: 1792- 1878 Stock Photo

RMERG3W3–A Game of Chess, caricature by George Cruikshank 1835. GC: 1792- 1878

Georgian gentlemen at a London gambling hell, 1820. Doctor Syntax at a gaming house. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Isaac Robert Cruikshank from The Tour of Doctor Syntax through London, in the Pleasures and Miseries of the Metropolis, J. Johnson, London, 1820. Stock Photo

RM2A40WWE–Georgian gentlemen at a London gambling hell, 1820. Doctor Syntax at a gaming house. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Isaac Robert Cruikshank from The Tour of Doctor Syntax through London, in the Pleasures and Miseries of the Metropolis, J. Johnson, London, 1820.