Chinese checkers game

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.181

Description

Low, round Chinese checker board printed black which rests on three flattened ball feet: cross-like pattern of circular indentations in center with groove edges around rim; both designed to hold marbles; decoration in the form of gilt lines connecting indentations and red line which borders one quarter of cross; edge of board has two interwoven gilt lines with red dots in centers of reserves and red leaves interspersed throughout; small blue-edged paper label has nearly illegible inscription "WO2?/ 5WO?/DOZ"; two marbles accompanying board, one brown clay and one yellow glass.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1868 - 1933 Date made: r. 1868 - 1933

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

1-3/8 in

Diameter

9-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 3/8 x 9 1/2 in. (3.5 x 24.1 cm)

Material

Glass, Unidentified wood, Paper, Clay

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Wear particularly on outside edge.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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