Collection Highlights
William Walton (1706-1768)
ca. 1750
1902.3
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Game of Authors
Title
Game of Authors
Object name
Card game
Date
ca. 1890
Medium
Cardboard, paper
Dimensions
Overall: 4 1/4 x 2 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 10.8 x 7.3 x 2.9 cm )
Description
"Game of Authors" card game with 64 playing cards and an instruction card in a paper covered cardboard box; box cover inscribed, "GAME/ OF/ AUTHORS/ McLOUGHLIN BROS. N.Y.".
Credit Line
The Liman Collection
Object Number
2000.542
Marks
lithographed: on the box: "GAME/ OF/ AUTHORS/ McLOUGHLIN BROS. N.Y."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
