Fred Astaire

Photograph

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20th-Century American Backgammon

Name/Title

Fred Astaire

Entry/Object ID

BG-2024.0395

Description

Note that iconic Hollywood dancer Fred Astaire has just rolled boxcars in this characteristically stylish portrait. Note also the cylinder of 'Backgammon Matches' at left. Date is uncertain.1940s

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Modern reprint

Subject Person or Organization

Fred Astaire

Category

Backgammon Matches
Doubling Device

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1940 - 1945

Time Period

Modern Backgammon

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Sequence

Other Number

1945