Doubling Cube

Object/Artifact

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20th-Century American Backgammon

Name/Title

Doubling Cube

Entry/Object ID

BG-2026.0106

Description

The distinctive numerals (particularly the flattened top of the '6') are a match for the doubling cube pictured in a 1930 Abercrombie & Fitch catalogue, and share the aesthetic of the A&F logo. Also distinctive are the very soft corners of this jet-black doubler.

Category

Doubling Cube
Doubling Device

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Abercrombie & Fitch

Date made

1930

Time Period

Modern Backgammon

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Sequence

Other Number

1930_11_25_05

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

1.5" Cube

Material

Bakelite

Color

Black