Card game

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Card game

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.445 a-b

Description

Front of cards look like ordinary playing cards; backs are marked with the numbers 1-12 on one end and 1-12 on the other end in order to play the game Par Auction which is a development of auction bridge. The numbers are in circles with each circle having a black mark on a different side. A. The cards are green with white numbers and black circles. B. The box is green. Written on the front of the box is "Par Auction." On the back of the box are directions of how to play.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Milton Bradley Company

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1894

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description.

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.94.445 A,B
MP.94.445 A-B
MP.94.445a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

cards in holder

Width

2-1/2 in

Depth

3/4 in

Length

3-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 1/2 x 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. (6.4 x 1.9 x 8.9 cm)

Material

Paper

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Maple Bedroom