A beautifully illustrated edition of the classic game of Happy Families , presented in its original, colorful cardboard box. This version features different families representing various professions and businesses , such as the bistro owner, the pastry chef, the musician, and the butcher. Each family is composed of traditional characters—grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, son, and daughter—depicted in humorous scenes typical of everyday life. The lively and expressive illustrations are characteristic of educational and family games from the early 20th century.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Period: Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: 16.5 × 10 × 2.5 cm ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, slight signs of wear on the box and cards ✦ Contents: Complete with original box and 42 illustrated cards
A lovely illustrated family game, a testament to popular culture and trades of yesteryear, sought after for its charming illustrations and its theme of traditional shops .
