Doubling Octagon

Object/Artifact

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20th-Century American Backgammon

Name/Title

Doubling Octagon

Entry/Object ID

BG-2024.0270

Description

Weighing nearly half a pound, this massive green bakelite doubling octagon makes a better paperweight than a game piece.

Category

Doubling Device

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Unknown

Date made

circa 1975 - 1979

Time Period

Popular Backgammon

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Sequence

Other Number

1978

Dimensions

Depth

1-7/16 in

Circumference

3 in

Material

Bakelite

Color

Green