Dominoes

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Dominoes

Entry/Object ID

1953.3

Description

Rectangular brown leather case containing 22 red double-6 domino pieces with white pips. The case hinges open and secures at the center front with a metal clasp.

Context

Given to William Chapin by Grace Ordway of Chelsea, Vermont, in 1890. Grace and William got married in 1899.

Acquisition

Accession

1953.3

Source or Donor

Chapin, Grace Frances Ordway (1874-1964)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1890

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Domino

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Game, Tile

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Game

Nomenclature Class

Game Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Tile (each)

Width

7/8 in

Depth

1/4 in

Length

15/16 in

Dimension Description

Case

Height

2-3/8 in

Width

3-7/8 in

Depth

7/8 in

Material

Leather, Metal, Bone

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Chapin, William Horace (1855-1918)

Person or Organization

Chapin, Grace Frances Ordway (1874-1964)

Related Places

Place

Town

Chelsea

County

Orange County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America