Playing Card and Domino Bone Box, c. 1802-1815.
3.75 x 8.25 x 2.25 in. (94 x 210 x 60 mm). Rectangular bone box on wooden structure, carved acorn finials, carved feet, and slightly domed sliding lid. Two cribbage rails are carved into the lid, along with floral and geometric piercings over green and gold paper. Similar pierced decorations and a swag curtain apron appear on the sides and ends of the box. The interior holds hand-painted bone playing cards, bone dominoes, three dice, and two cribbage pegs.
Playing Card and Domino Bone Box, c. 1802-1815.
3.75 x 8.25 x 2.25 in. (94 x 210 x 60 mm). Rectangular bone box on wooden structure, carved acorn finials, carved feet, and slightly domed sliding lid. Two cribbage rails are carved into the lid, along with floral and geometric piercings over green and gold paper. Similar pierced decorations and a swag curtain apron appear on the sides and ends of the box. The interior holds hand-painted bone playing cards, bone dominoes, three dice, and two cribbage pegs.
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