Doubling Cube

Object/Artifact

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20th-Century American Backgammon

Name/Title

Doubling Cube

Entry/Object ID

BG-2024.0292b

Description

This superb oversized red doubling cube is difficult to date. The numerals are in the 1931 style except for the '8' while likewise there is one violation of the 1930 numeral scheme (an upside-down '4'). Corners soft.

Category

Doubling Device

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1935 - 1945

Time Period

Modern Backgammon

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Sequence

Other Number

1940

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

1.25" Cube

Material

Bakelite

Color

Red