Folding Set

Name/Title

Folding Set

Entry/Object ID

BG-2024.0260

Description

This is an archetypal of the Arthur Popper 'AP Games' backgammon board including patent stamp. The game piece compartments, deco locks, dotted points and bowl-shaped carving style are all standard Popper style. The cranberry and cream color scheme is exceptionally rare.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1936 - 1939

Time Period

Modern Backgammon

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Sequence

Other Number

1938_05_05

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Checker diameter: 1.50" Cube size: 1"

Materials

Material

Bakelite

Material Notes

Surface: cork Pieces, cube: bakelite Handle: bakelite Locks: deco Case: cranberry fabric wrap with cream edge border

Colors

Color Notes

Purple & White points, cork field Cranberry & Cream checkers

Relationships

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Notes

cube