#28

French Fortune-Telling Game "La Bonne Aventure"
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Description
10" x 9" (25 x 23 cm). A firm-sided box has decorative paper covers and colorfully lithographed scene on lid depicting "La Petite Bohemienne" fortune teller and four children at play with the game. Inside are revolving fortune wheels and seven small boxes with beautifully lithographed lids portraying child and containing paper fortunes within. Instructions for play are included on inside lid. From the French game manufacturer, Saussine of Paris. Circa 1890. Excellent condition.