Checker Set of 30

Object/Artifact

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20th-Century American Backgammon

Name/Title

Checker Set of 30

Entry/Object ID

BG-2024.0541

Description

A glossy set of octagonal checkers in the traditional red and black "backgammon colors." While the pieces are visually appealing, the style hasn't endured because the flat edges make them somewhat more difficult to manipulate.

Category

Checkers

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1930 - 1933

Time Period

Modern Backgammon

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Sequence

Other Number

1930_11_20

Dimensions

Diameter

1-1/2 in

Material

Bakelite

Color

Red & Black