Doubling Cube

Object/Artifact

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20th-Century American Backgammon

Name/Title

Doubling Cube

Entry/Object ID

BG-2024.0331

Description

The painted numerals suggest a later vintage for this doubling cube, although it hews to the 1930 numeral scheme. Similar cubes seen in sets by Drueke. The '8' has worn away completely. A lovely piece of streaked red bakelite.

Category

Doubling Device

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Drueke Games

Date made

circa 1943 - 1960

Time Period

Modern Backgammon

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Sequence

Other Number

1943

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

1" Cube

Material

Bakelite

Color

Red