Tip cat

Object

Toy

Production date

1950-1970

Object number

1991.563

Physical Description

This is the 'cat' from the game of tip cat, in which a shaped piece of wood (the 'cat') is propelled through the air by being twice hit with a short stick or piece of wood. The aim of the game was to achieve the greatest possible distance. This piece has an octagonal cross section tapering to two blunt points. The game was popular in the 19th century but this piece dates from the mid 20th century. As this tipcat is unmarked, it was probably never used.

Material

Wood

Dimension

Height (Whole): 135mm
Width (Whole): 23mm
Depth (Whole): 23mm

On display?

Yes