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1.
A hitt at backgammon [graphic]

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[19 November 1810]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A man and woman, fat, elderly, and grotesque, play backgammon, the surface of a round table and the backgammon board forming the base of the design. The woman (right), a harridan, frantic with rage, leans towards the man clutching his wig. Two candle...
Alternative Title:
Hit at backgammon
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. November 19th, 1810, by Thos. Tegg, No. 111 Cheapside
Subject (Topic):
Games and Gambling
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A hitt at backgammon [graphic]

2.
Blindman's buff [graphic].

Creator:
Heath, William, 1795-1840, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1837]
Call Number:
837.00.00.09+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
At a Christmas eve party, Mr. Pickwick plays a game of blind-man's buff with his friends and family
Alternative Title:
Pickwickian illustrations
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
T. McLean
Subject (Name):
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870. and Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Subject (Topic):
Games
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Blindman's buff [graphic].

3.
Country sport [graphic].

Published / Created:
[between 1812 and 1817]
Call Number:
812.00.00.114 Impression 2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Print shows a man and a boy chasing a pig in the yard of a country alehouse. In the background, another man pauses to remove his hat and wipe his brow, while a fourth has evidently tripped and lies sprawling on the ground. A dog barks at the commotion...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Printed and published by W. Davison, Alnwick
Subject (Topic):
Dogs, Games, Swine, and Taverns (Inns)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Country sport [graphic].

4.
Hudibras triumphant Pt. 1. Canto 2. l. 1114. [graphic]

Published / Created:
[between 1768 and 1794]
Call Number:
Folio 75 H67 768B
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Hudibras has arrested the fiddler with a wooden leg and is leading him to prison (seen on the right) while Ralpho attaches his violin to the stocks; a ragged child with a hoop, a well-dressed woman, and two young man look on (left).
Description:
Title engraved above image.
Publisher:
Robert Sayer
Subject (Geographic):
England. and Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Butler, Samuel, 1612-1680.
Subject (Topic):
Puritans, Children, Couples, Criminals, Games, Horses, People with disabilities, Violins, Women, Stocks (Punishment), and History
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Hudibras triumphant Pt. 1. Canto 2. l. 1114. [graphic]

6.
McLoughlin Brothers' eighty-second annual catalogue of games : ABC, picture, and building blocks

Creator:
McLoughlin Bros., inc
Published / Created:
[1910?]
Call Number:
2008 +298 9
Image Count:
45
Alternative Title:
McLoughlin Brothers 82nd annual catalogue
Description:
BEIN 2008 +298 9: Original wrappers.
Publisher:
Copyright 1910 byMcLoughlin Brothers, 890 Broadway, New York
Subject (Name):
McLoughlin Bros., inc.
Subject (Topic):
Games and Toys
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > McLoughlin Brothers' eighty-second annual catalogue of games : ABC, picture, and building blocks : backgammon, checker, and chess boards : scroll puzzles : flags : lead soldiers, etc

7.
South east view of Copenhagen House [graphic].

Published / Created:
as the act directs, 20 March 1783.
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 64. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of Copenhagen House, from the gardens; two slim and one stout man smoking a pipe stand in foreground, a horse to their left, two further men walk away from tavern to right, looking suspiciously towards the other men, behind them men play a game ...
Alternative Title:
Southeast view of Copenhagen House
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Printed for R. Sayer and J. Bennett, map and printsellers, No. 53 Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
Islington (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Buildings, structures, etc, Taverns (Inns), Pipes (Smoking), and Games
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > South east view of Copenhagen House [graphic].

8.
The compleat gamester : in three parts ... : written for the use of the young princesses

Creator:
Seymour, Richard, Esq
Published / Created:
1734.
Call Number:
NLp50 719se
Image Count:
248
Description:
Signatures: [A]⁶( -[A]1) B-F¹² G⁶, ²B-D¹² E¹²(E12 blank?).
Publisher:
Printed for E. Curll ... and J. Wilford ...
Subject (Topic):
Games and Rules
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The compleat gamester : in three parts ... : written for the use of the young princesses