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Object Name |
Table, Gaming |
Other Name |
Roulette Table |
Description |
Part B: Rectangular wood surface covered in green painted canvas with one end of table having a cut out circle and canvas folded over and stapled to inside edge. Face of table painted with a yellow-gold grid and trapezoid shapes around edges of central grid. In grid are the numbers "1-36" inside alternating red and black ovals with red starting first. Grid is three by twelve. Two top trapezoids show a gold "0" and the other one shows gold "00". Top two trapezoids along long sides filled with text. Right reads, "19 TO 36" and left reads, "1 TO18". Middle left shows a black diamond and right shows a red diamond. Bottom left reads, "ODD" and bottom right reads, "EVEN". Along bottom edge in small rhombus shapes is text in gold reads, "1st 12 / 2nd 12 / 3rd 12" then in rectangles is, "2 FOR 1 / 2 FOR 1 / 2 FOR 1" and the last three rhombi read, "3rd 12 / 2nd 12 / 1st 12". Near the "19 TO 36" trapezoid is a small slot in the table reinforced with a steel slot plate. Bottom center on table surface is a label in gold painted ribbon and green text reads, "MERLE & HEANEY MFG / CHICAGO". Table has rounded corners and the edges trimmed in brown rounded wood sections. Bottom has a large section of lumber attached to underside near end with makers logo on top. In middle on underside at edge of table on long side with the red diamond on top are two grooved wood rails for drawer (Part C). Rails extend full width and in center is small section of lumber used for a drawer stop. No legs. Part C: Rectangular wood drawer with three interior compartments. Two in front and one large one in back. Front face has a hole in center and inside of front face is a carved section for possible lock. Underside of drawer stamped in black near front with, "MASON & CO / MAKERS / CHICAGO". |
Collection |
Adams Museum Collection |
Catalog Number |
ART.096.174.001B-C |
Material |
Wood/Canvas/Paint/Nails |
Search Terms |
Gambling Furniture |
Relation |
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