Backgammon Checker (1)

Object/Artifact

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20th-Century American Backgammon

Name/Title

Backgammon Checker (1)

Entry/Object ID

BG-2024.0282

Description

This lone ruby-red "bullseye" checker came along with a few incomplete sets of checkers in this style. It's possible that some craftsperson made use of the decorative pieces in making jewelry, leaving behind broken sets.

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_00_66

Dimensions

Diameter

1-3/4 in

Material

Bakelite

Color

Ruby