CRIBBAGE SET

H1994.117

Folding cribbage set, consisting of an oblong box hinged at an end containing the remanants of place markers. The pattern of the cribbage board, on the outside of the box, is composed of inlaid wood. The horizontal inside surfaces of the box are papered in red; a star shaped sticker with blue border reads '05...(?).138......(?).Gold/ at ex'. Stamped in purple on rim of box: 'Made in Germany'. The three place markers in the box are made of portions of used matches. The box has two hinges, and is closed with a swinging hook.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1994.117
Accession Date: 30 May 1994
Credit: Miss J. Young and Mrs M. Sanders

Material

Wood
Metal
Paper
glue/Adhesive/Unclassified
Ink/Paper

Measurement

length125mm(When folded)
width83mm
height52mm

 


 

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