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CHECKERS BOARDEntry/Object ID
95.9.1.8Description
Checkers board: Blue, black, and yellow paper-covered cardboard checker board manufactured by Parker Brothers, Inc. Board was purchased as part of a checkers set (95.9.5a-b, 95.9.6, 95.9.7). Outer cover of the board is blue and has a yellow, black label affixed at center right. Label reads: "Checkers/ made by/ Parker Brothers, Inc./ Salem, Mass., New York, London". Label is outlined in gold and has a black and white checkered boarder with illustrations of chess pieces. The reverse side of the board is the playing surface which has alternating black and yellow squares outlined in gold. There is an outer border identical to the one on the cover's paper label. Cover and playing service are heavily soiled and stained. Edges and spine are very worn and there are extensive abrasions and areas of paper loss. Board has warped into a concave shape when closed. Overall physical condition and appearance is poor. CheckersLexicon
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Game, Checkerboards, Parker Brothers, Inc.