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Board game:The Game of Jolly Tars

Parker Brothersca. 1890

The Strong National Museum of Play

The Strong National Museum of Play
Rochester , United States

Parker Brothers produced the game "The Game of Jolly Tars" during the late 19th century. The word "Tar" referred to a sailor, most generally British, from the time of the British Empire. Not generally a derogatory term, Tar also figured in several songs from Gilbert & Sullivan's popular operetta "H.M.S. Pinafore." The Game of Jolly Tars is a simple race game featuring ships racing in a voyage.

Details

  • Title: Board game:The Game of Jolly Tars
  • Creator: Parker Brothers
  • Date Created: ca. 1890
  • Location: Salem, MA
  • Subject Keywords: sailor, H.M.S. Pinafore
  • Type: Board Games
  • Medium: printed paper, cardboard
  • Object ID: 107.3956

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