This page came out of an oversized British ledger dated 1895 which was originally used for maintaining the register of the National Amalgamated Society of Coopers--a trade union representing coopers in the United Kingdom and Ireland. In the 1940s, however, Douglas and Nancy Webster, two school children, took hold of it and used it for their own purposes! This is one of two hand-drawn game boards found in it, somewhat akin to the game of Life but specifically portraying a series of twists and turns along the course of a hike. I have to think this one might have been done by a parent, imparting the idea to the the kids (and noting in large letters that the reverse side of the page should NOT be drawn on)! On another page, listed separately, Nancy made her own version. I love the looks of it, and the hitch hiking involved, and one could grab dice and any little things to serve as markers and play it now!
15 3/4" x 12 7/8" and in very good condition.
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