Game of Schimmell or Bell & Hammer

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Game of Schimmell or Bell & Hammer

Entry/Object ID

SS.64.532

Description

Rectangular box, fitted with gliding cover, to which is affixed paper label as indicated above: 2 compartments with playing cards (or "figures"), dice ("squares"), "box for throwing squares, "hammer" counters and instruction sheet; "Published by J. Buchland, Brook Street, Holborn, London."

Collection

Sunnyside Object Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

J. Buchland

Date made

1816

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

(See Description)

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

2-5/8 in

Width

4-5/8 in

Length

6-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 5/8 x 4 5/8 x 6 3/4 in. (6.7 x 11.7 x 17.1 cm)

Material

Mahogany, Fruitwood, ivory

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Source: 58.68 Stanley O. Bezanson, 213 Warren St., Needham, Mass.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 14E