Happy Families, card game, based on designs by John Tenniel, c.1860

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Happy Families is a traditional British card game typically suitable for children and families, which is believed to have been invented around 1860. The game is based on a set of picture cards featuring illustrations of fictional families, each of which is associated with a particular trade or profession. The families are usually depicted in a humorous and stereotypical fashion, with each family consisting of four members: a father, a mother, a son, and a daughter.

The most notable version of the Happy Families card game is the one based on designs by the eminent Victorian illustrator, Sir John Tenniel, who is best known for his work on Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass." Tenniel's distinctive style, characterized by its sharp lines and whimsical characterizations, lent a unique charm to the game, which has contributed to its enduring popularity.

In Tenniel's version of Happy Families, each set of cards is beautifully illustrated to represent a different family, with the characters dressed in attire appropriate to their respective trades. The game's objective is for players to collect complete families by requesting cards from their opponents, with the game proceeding in a manner similar to "Go Fish."

The game of Happy Families has not only been a source of entertainment for children and families since the Victorian era but has also served as a reflection of the social attitudes and occupational stereotypes of the time. Tenniel's illustrations, in particular, are appreciated for their artistic quality and historical significance, providing a window into the culture and humor of the 19th century.

As a cultural artifact, Happy Families, and especially the version with Tenniel's designs, holds a place in the history of games and Victorian illustration. It remains a popular collectible among enthusiasts of antique games and admirers of Tenniel's art, and it continues to be played and enjoyed in various forms to this day.

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