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Battle of Waterloo chess set

20th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Battle of Waterloo chess set
  • Maker: Phyllis and Delphis Gardner (born 1890 and 1900 respectively)
  • Date: 20th century
  • Culture: British, Maidenhead
  • Medium: Wood
  • Dimensions: Height (each king): 4 in. (10.2 cm);
    Height (each pawn): 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm);
    Overall (board): 21 3/4 × 21 3/4 in. (55.2 × 55.2 cm)
  • Classification: Chess Sets
  • Credit Line: Gift of Gustavus A. Pfeiffer, 1953
  • Object Number: 53.71.188a–p, aa–pp, q
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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