Old Maid
Old Maid by Clifford Toys
Clifford ‘Old Maid’ with very sanguine faces! These characters were also used in Clifford’s companion “Donkey” game.
Above: Clifford Toys ‘Old Maid’, 36 cards + rules in box, c.1960s.
Above: earlier edition of Clifford ‘Old Maid’, 36 cards + rules in telescopic box, c.1950.
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