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Title:checkerboard
Date Made:1800-1900
Type:Recreational Gear
Materials:wood; glass; paint
Measurements:overall: 19 3/4 x 19 3/4 in.; 50.165 x 50.165 cm
Accession Number:  HD 2004.33
Credit Line:Gift in Memory of Elizabeth Shaw Williams
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield
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Description:
Reverse painting on glass inset into a wide wooden frame with black painted reserves bordered by applied wooden ribbon trim. Inscription on back, in ink: "This checker-board formerly belonged to Henry Childs born 1785 died 1869./HE lived at (Wapping) Deerfield Mass + was known as "Dr. Henry." This board/ was given to his grandson Charles Henry Stebbins born 1859 - d. 1913."

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