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Luce Center
American Wizard Instructor
Title
American Wizard Instructor
Object name
Table game
Date
ca. 1870
Medium
Wood, glass, paper
Dimensions
Overall: 1 3/8 x 5 5/8 x 5 1/2 in. ( 3.5 x 14.3 x 14 cm )
Description
"American Wizard Instructor" table game with a paper disc in a wooden box with sliding lid; on cover printed inscription, "THE/ AMERICAN/ WIZARD/ ELECTRICAL/ INSTRUCTOR./ GEOGRAPHICAL/ COPYRIGHT"; one paper disc pasted to glass case inside box.
Credit Line
The Liman Collection
Object Number
2000.751
Marks
lithographed: on the box cover: "THE/ AMERICAN/ WIZARD/ ELECTRICAL/ INSTRUCTOR./ GEOGRAPHICAL/ COPYRIGHT"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
