Betting book [ Sports & Gaming accessories ]
… The betting book is the material expression of the sociable practice of betting, which became fashionable as part of the gambling culture of eighteenth-century Britain. More than a simple book used for recording the wagers made by a select … and conflictual form of sociable interactions. Objects > Sports & Gaming accessories Keywords Conflict Conviviality Gambling Gentleman The betting book is the material expression of the sociable practice of betting, which became fashionable as part of the gambling culture of eighteenth-century Britain. More than a simple leisure accessory used for recording the wagers made …
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