Card game
Gibson R.P. and Sons Ltd
Category
Sports equipment, games and pastimes
Date
circa 1920 - circa 1929
Materials
Card and printing ink
Measurements
Box - 95mm (length); 60mm (width), Each card - 87 mm (length); 55 mm (width)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 657985
Summary
A card game entitled 'Impertinent Questions', comprising sixty four cards with an instruction leaflet (1920s). Half the pack have two questions printed on the face, the back being blue. The other half has two answers on the face and red backs. The back of the cards have HPG in the centre and pictures round the edge, car, ship etc. It is played with two teams. Sample questions. 'Is it true that your parents are getting married shortly.' Have you had many lovers.' 'Are you as daft as you look.' The cardboard box has a blue background, a picture of a laughing globe headed man on both sides, and the title of the game. Total number of items is 66.
Makers and roles
Gibson R.P. and Sons Ltd, maker