Antique 1891 Wood engraving - Victorian Child

"Tiddlety-Winks" rhyme and drawing signed by "M.B.H." which may indicate Milton Bradley [1836-1911]; c.5.3/4" x 8" (150mm x 205mm), a little soiling, very good condition. The picture mat is included. The size of the picture mat is 8" x 10", it would match into the standard frame. This print is a genuine illustration from the children book which was published in 1891.

The publisher of my plate used the term "Tiddlety-Winks," which is a very slight obviation from "Tiddledy-Winks.

This picture is taken from a completely wrecked book [over 30 missing pages, many remaining pages ripped or stained, dis-bound, etc. Therefore, I thought the best way to commemorate and honor this book is to transform the remaining pages into fine artworks.

This print is not a copy: it comes from the original 1891' book.

The game Tiddlywinks began as an adult parlour game in Victorian England. Joseph Assheton Fincher filed the original patent application for the game in 1888 and applied for the trademark Tiddledy-Winks in 1889. John Jaques and Son were the exclusive distributors of the game named Tiddledy-Winks.

However, competition was quite fierce, and for several years starting in 1888 other game publishers came out with their own versions of the game using other names, including Spoof, Flipperty Flop, Jumpkins, Golfette, Maro, Flutter, and many others.

It became one of the most popular crazes during the 1890s, played by adults and children alike. In its earlier years, many different varieties were produced to meet the marketplace demands, including those combining tiddledy-winks principles with tennis, basketball, croquet, golf, and other popular sports and endeavours. Throughout the first half of the twentieth century, the public perception of the game changed. [wiki]

US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ------------- $12.50
Canada: 1st Class (c.2-7 weeks) ----- $28.50
World: 1st Class (c.2-10 weeks) ----- $42.50