Object Details
user
McClellan, George B.
maker
Schuyler, Hartley & Graham
Description
Physical Description
Wooden box covered with black paper. Inscribed on the cover “Geo. B. McClellan.” Paper label on the inside of cover bearing maker's name and address “Schuyler, Hartley & Graham, 19 Maiden Lane, New York.” One white pawn and one black knight are missing.
Specific History
Used by George McClellan during the Civil War.
Credit Line
Hon. George B. McClellan
date made
1860
ID Number
AF.17501
catalog number
17501
accession number
61384
Object Name
chessmen, set of
Physical Description
ivory (overall material)
wood (overall material)
fabric (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 4 in x 7 3/16 in x 5 in; 10.16 cm x 18.2118 cm x 12.7 cm
Place Made
United States: New York, New York City
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Exhibition Location
National Museum of American History
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Games
related event
Civil War
Civil War and Reconstruction
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_432682