Chronology:Three Old Cat

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1853.21 Advertisement for sale of "Three Old Cat" and "Bass" balls

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Youth

The Hartford Courant, April 9, 1853, ran an ad for Elihu Geer's store, advertising sale of balls for boys to play "Three Old Cat" and "Bass."

Elihu Geer (1817-87) owned a  print shop and stationary store in Hartford, and was associated with the local newspaper. His business account book are at Yale University. 

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The Hartford Courant, April 9, 1853

Year
1853
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1853.21
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