Game handmade in Orkney
Object number1984.321
TitleGame handmade in Orkney
Creator Peter Leith (Manufacturer)
DescriptionThe game of "Trinlicks", "Trinlacs" or "trinlies". Similar to Spillikins, it was played in Orkney in the 19th and early 20th centuries (Observation Post, "The Orcadian"). Consisting of 33 wooden pins c.105mm in lengths, shaped as poles, guns, spades etc. Made by the donor.
Production periodmid 20th century
Object namegame ("trinlacs")
Object categoryChildhood
Materialwood
Dimensions
- Whole Length: 105.00 millimetres