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Double sided Parcheesi and Checkerboard

Origin

United States, Pennsylvania

Period

1900-1919

Materials

Oak, paint

Dimensions

W.	18.5 in;	H.	29.75 in;
W.	46.99 cm;	H.	75.57 cm;

Condition

Good. Very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use.

Creation Date

1900

Description

Oak double sided gamebaord with applied molding for the Parcheesi game side. Vibrant, graphic paint decoration . From Dauphin County, Pennsylvania and signed "C E Laudis" at the base of the checkerboard, likely for Charles E Laudis (1868-1919) of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, a bookeeper in a tin mill.

Styles / Movements

Folk Art, Traditional

Patterns

Traditional

Incollect Reference Number

396733