Doubling Cube

Object/Artifact

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20th-Century American Backgammon

Name/Title

Doubling Cube

Entry/Object ID

BG-2025.0026b

Description

This very unusual doubling cube is made of celluloid ("french ivory"). While it follows the 1930 numeral pattern, the style of the numerals is typical of the later AP Games 'Popper' cubes.

Category

Doubling Device

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1931 - 1935

Time Period

Modern Backgammon

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Sequence

Other Number

1930_10_20

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

0.75" Cube

Material

Celluloid

Color

Cream