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Artist unidentified, “Gameboard (Checkers)”, Probably New England, United States, Mid 19th cent…
Gameboard (Checkers)
Artist unidentified, “Gameboard (Checkers)”, Probably New England, United States, Mid 19th cent…
Artist unidentified, “Gameboard (Checkers)”, Probably New England, United States, Mid 19th century, Carved and painted wood, inlaid whalebone, 13 x 13 in., Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, Gift of Doranna and Bruce Wendel, 2025.6.1. Photo by American Folk Art Museum
Record Details

Gameboard (Checkers)

Artist
Probably createdUnited States
DateMid-19th century
MediumPaint on wood and whalebone
Dimensions13 x 13 " (33 x 33 cm)
Credit LineGift of Doranna and Bruce Wendel
Accession number2025.6.1
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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