Richard's Brandy Brandy Richard

Richard's Brandy / Brandy Richard

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Description (Brief)
Scorekeeper for card games, including euchre, whist, and pinochle. Score is kept by a pair of rotating dials. The writing is in English on one side, and in French on the other.
The piece advertises Richard's Brandy. "Enjoy life but do not forget that Richard's Brandy is the greatest strength giver."
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
score keeper
advertiser
W. J. Woodburn & Son
maker
Whitehead & Hoag Company
place made
Canada: Quebec, Montreal
Physical Description
cellulose nitrate (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 7.5 cm x 3.5 cm; 2 15/16 in x 1 3/8 in
overall: 1/16 in x 3 in x 1 7/16 in;.15875 cm x 7.62 cm x 3.65125 cm
ID Number
2006.0098.0768
accession number
2006.0098
catalog number
2006.0098.0768
subject
French
Games
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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