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Museum purchase, 1995.36.1623  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Men Playing Checkers
Museum purchase, 1995.36.1623 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Men Playing Checkers

PhotographerPhotographed by William G. Dudley American, 1877 - 1934
Date1916-1927
MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on glass
DimensionsPlate (height x width): 5 x 7in. (12.7 x 17.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionA group of five men gathered around a checkerboard. Two of the men face each other, seated on opposite sides of the board. The other men sit or stand observing the game. Both of the competitors look down at the board; one appears ready to move, and the other appears to contemplate his next move. Filing cabinets and shelves containing documents and books are visible in the background. A photo on the wall may be of Theodore Roosevelt.
Object number1995.36.1623
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