Doubling Cube

Object/Artifact

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20th-Century American Backgammon

Name/Title

Doubling Cube

Entry/Object ID

BG-2026.0143

Description

This bakelite cube follows the 1930 numeral scheme and features the highly distinctive numeral style of the late 1930 Abercrombie & Fitch cubes. The orange color and rounded corners are highly unusual for that time, so the cube is possibly of a later date and modeled upon an A&F cube.

Category

Doubling Device

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Abercrombie & Fitch

Date made

circa 1930 - 1932

Time Period

Modern Backgammon

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Sequence

Other Number

1930_11_25_07

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

1" Cube

Material

Bakelite

Color

Yellow