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Artist unidentified, “Gameboard (Fortune-Telling Game)”, United States, Late 19th century, Wood…
Gameboard (Fortune-Telling Game)
Artist unidentified, “Gameboard (Fortune-Telling Game)”, United States, Late 19th century, Wood…
Artist unidentified, “Gameboard (Fortune-Telling Game)”, United States, Late 19th century, Wood, paint, paper, glass, 11 1/2 x 17 1/2 in., Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, Gift of Doranna and Bruce Wendel, 2024.7.9. Photo by American Folk Art Museum.
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Gameboard (Fortune-Telling Game)

Artist
Place/RegionUnited States
DateLate 19th century
MediumWood, paint, paper, glass
Dimensions11 1/2 x 17 1/2 in.
Credit LineGift of Doranna and Bruce Wendel
Accession number2024.7.9
ClassificationToys and Games
Photo CreditAmerican Folk Art Museum
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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