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Game, Board

Title:
Chiromagica
Object Name:
Game, Board
Object ID:
2010.009.03
Creator:
McLoughlin BrothersManufacturer
Place of Origin:
New York, NY
Date:
circa 1880
Description:
Board game, "Chiromagica." Square chestnut box with removable sliding cover. Chromolithograph on cover with image of a wizard and text, "CHIROMAGICA / McLOUGHLIN BRO'S., N.Y." Interior of box is covered with pane of glass on which is a chromolithographed sheet of paper with answers around perimeter and disc in center with directions. Under the glass is a hand-shaped pointer. Also two removable sheets with other answers, and three circular cards with questions; these cards fit over the central disc and can be rotated to place the questions in the top position.

A. Box
B. Cover
Material:
Wood

Chestnut
Cardboard
Paper
Glass
Dimensions:
H-1.85 W-11.75 L-11.75 inches
Provenance:
Owned by Arthur C. Morrison (1886-1980), father of the donor.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Morrison Family
Subjects:
Games, Board games, Wizards
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