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Mount Vernon 3-in-1 Game Set

SKU 28982
Original price $18.00 - Original price $18.00
Original price
$18.00
$18.00 - $18.00
Current price $18.00

Colonial Americans were familiar with and often played the board games we enjoy today: Checkers, Chess and Backgammon. These games were particularly popular with the Founding Fathers. Historical records indicate that Thomas Jefferson enjoyed playing backgammon and would win or lose several shillings in a session. George Washington owned a beautiful ivory chess set. On one occasion Mrs. Washington asked her husband what his favorite forms of entertainments were, to which George replied β€œI read, my lady, and write and play chess.”

This game box measures 5 ¼” x 5 ¼” x 1 ¾” and includes pieces for all three game.

Please note: small parts not recommended for small children