"Pass the hazelnut" circa 1810
Posted by Sara A. on September 11, 1998 at 12:20:15:
In response to What do you think they're up to?, written by The Mysterious H.C. on September 11, 1998 at 02:09:50
] I don't have the caption or context to this picture, but I'm sure you guys will be able to think up some imaginative explanations... ;-)
This party game was very popular among refined ladies and gentlemen of the Regency, and is enjoying a mass resurgance in recent years. Two bound friends attempt to pass a hazelnut back and forth between their mouths as many times as possible, in a timed interval. One person (at left in picture) is the designated play-by-play announcer. ("excellent use of tongue by Mr. Wiley!")
- Are they properly introduced ... ? Ann2 15:24:24 9/11/98
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- But I don't think they are bound... The Mysterious H.C. 12:28:53 9/11/98
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- We all endure the best we can H.C. Davidia 12:42:36 9/11/98
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- Davidia, I too detected some sorrow Amy 10:15:35 9/12/98
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- Davidia, I too detected some sorrow Amy 10:15:35 9/12/98
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- We all endure the best we can H.C. Davidia 12:42:36 9/11/98
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