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Whist Pieces

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Collection Type

  • Toys and games

Date

1875-1899

GUSN

GUSN-73431

Description

Ivory, blue, green, pink; circular, flower motif; twist top

Details

Descriptive Terms

whist
ivory (tooth component)
painting (coating)
flowers (plants)
floral patterns
recreation
Component, Game
Component, Game

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1/2 x 1 1/8 (HxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.1192.2

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