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Game Piece

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Collection Type

  • Toys and games

Date

1850-1874

GUSN

GUSN-68562

Description

Black game piece with hourglass-shape, one hole at each end with a box, function unknown

Details

Descriptive Terms

game pieces (game elements)
brass (alloy)
rubber (material)
wood engraving (process)
Component, Game
Piece, Game
Rubber
Stipple Engraved
Brass
Piece, Game

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Frax (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

Paris, France

Dimensions

3 3/8 x 3 1/2 x 3 3/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.2156

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