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Highly Unusual American Folk Art "Yale vs. Harvard" Spinning Wheel Game C. 1900

$2,495
£1,912.73
€2,188.71
CA$3,526
A$3,832.62
CHF 2,051.66
MX$46,327.48
NOK 25,854.95
SEK 23,844.98
DKK 16,346.13

About the Item

American, circa 1900. A highly unusual American folk art game board. Hand designed and painted likely in New England by an Ivy Leaguer which features a 4 corner "Yale Vs. Harvard" design, central spinning wheel arrow that goes around hand painted polychrome numbers and panels throughout the board. Measures: 27" Square
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    C. 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor wear to surface commensurate with age and use including crazing and some paint loss to surface.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7838240709332

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