Checker Set of 30

Name/Title

Checker Set of 30

Entry/Object ID

BG-2024.0529

Description

This set of thick, chunky checkers is modeled on the style of traditional turned wooden pieces, but rendered in celluloid. Catalin would soon dominate the game piece business, making this quite a rare set -- the more so because these pieces have retained their creamy ivory tone rather than yellowing as Catalin does. These checkers closely resemble those advertised as Casein in the Abercrombie & Fitch catalog of 1930.

Category

Checkers

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1930 - 1933

Time Period

Modern Backgammon

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Sequence

Other Number

1931_02_00_10

Dimensions

Depth

1/2 in

Diameter

1-1/4 in

Material

Celluloid

Color

Black & Cream

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