Game Information
R. Bliss Manufacturing Company (publisher) AGPI # · P-1322Full Publisher Info
New Parlor Game of Base Ball (game title) AGPI # · G-654
Title Language · 
English
Date · 
patented 1884 
Date Source(s)

rules

Variant Description

The cover shows an umpire carrying an umbrella and also one players bench.

Keywords

baseball, umpire, umbrella

Rules Format

sheet

Rules Overview

"LEAGUE PARLOR BASEBALL"

Container Size · (measured in inches)

13 inches wide — 11 inches high

33 cm wide — 27.9 cm high

Contents

The game board measures 10" wide and 14" high, depicting a baseball infield with foreshortened outfield. One team's bench is to the left of the baseline from 3rd base to home plate. The other team's bench is in the right outfield.

Additional Web Links

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