In the 19th century, game boards rose in popularity in the United States as more people had more leisure time. Shown here is a backgammon board with a checkerboard on the reverse. The striking black and yellow checkerboard is decorated with delicate Victorian floral patterns.
DESIGNER/
Unknown
DATE/
c. 1860-1880
MATERIALS/
Pine with the original paint-decorated finish
DIMENSIONS/
37.465 x 38.1 cm
STYLE/
Historic
HERITAGE/
United States
SHIPS FROM/
New Hope, PA
