Not currently on display at the V&A

Board Game Design

1800-1825 (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Design: card, pen and indian ink
each white square bears a topographical view and on the back, inscribed in ink, are notes indicating the locations of the views
border also decorated
No. of players: 2


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
card, pen and indian ink drawing
Brief description
Design for a Chess Board, English, 1800-25
Physical description
Design: card, pen and indian ink
each white square bears a topographical view and on the back, inscribed in ink, are notes indicating the locations of the views
border also decorated
No. of players: 2
Dimensions
  • Square length: 17.25in
Production typeDesign
Credit line
Bequeathed by Henry Herbert Harrod
Collection
Accession number
E.3279-1948

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Record createdMarch 4, 2000
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