Clifford ‘Donkey’ card game
Clifford ‘Donkey’ card game, c.1948.
Clifford Series ‘Donkey’ card game, c.1948. The 17 sets of characters in this edition are the same as those in the companion ‘Old Maid’ game. A possibly earlier version had different designs►
Above: Clifford ‘Donkey’ card game, c.1948. 35 cards + rules in box.
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