Napoleonic War 'trench art'. French prisoner of war domino box containing 32 carved bone dominoes. Box: cow(?) bone on wood, thin metal sheet and paper layers between, brass lock and hinges.
Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum, 2024
Method of acquisition: Bought (2024) by Sally Antiques The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
19th Century
1803
-
1815
Box And Dominoes
composed of
bone
( cow (reputedly).
NB. This species ID has not been confirmed.)
Box
composed of
metal
( thin sheets)
wood
Depth 9 cm
Height 22 cm
Width 11 cm
Box Interior
composed of
paper
Lock And Hinges
composed of
brass (alloy)
Accession number: M.2-2024
Primary reference Number: 317852
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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