Name/Title
GameEntry/Object ID
1986/8:1Description
Boardgame entitled '"Fia" (Spelet)" made by Hultbergs Tryckeri in Osby, Sweden. The game includes a blue painted wooden container with a lid, sixteen triangular pegs, in yellow, purple, teal, and navy blue. Instructions and gamerules are written in Swedish on the back of the item.Context
Fia, also known as Ludo, originated from the Indian game Pachisi created in the 6th century. Ludo/Fia was patented in 1896 and was adopted for many different countries including Sweden. This game is known as Parcheesi in North America.Acquisition
Accession
1986/8Source or Donor
Bengt, Mr. and Mrs.Acquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. E.K. BengtMade/Created
Artist
Hultbergs Tryckeri (Osby)Date made
1925Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
Country
SwedenRegion
Northern EuropeContinent
EuropeInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
StampLocation
BottomTranscription
Made in \ SwedenLanguage
EnglishNotes
[07/08/2021 - Andria Castillo]Lexicon
LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Toys, Board games, GamesDimensions
Height
13-7/8 inWidth
13-3/4 inDepth
2-1/4 inMaterial
Wood, Ivory, Plywood, PaperReproductions
Notes
Reproduction of the Museum's artifacts for publication, commercial use, or distribution requires written permission.
