Painted 19th-century double-sided folk art game board. One side features an incised checkers layout with two-tone green borders and a playing field painted in alternating mottled ochre and reddish brown. On the reverse, the center of the game board is divided into a 16×16 grid defined by incised lines. Within the grid, a light ochre playing field (probably repainted in thicker oil enamel) also features corner decorations in alternating red and black. As on the front, a green border surrounds the design.
Single board with applied moldings on all four sides. A lovely, contracted varnish overall with spots revealing lighter, brighter colors beneath.
Found in Massachusetts.
Wear and condition as expected with age. Scuffs with losses visible inside the checkers play field. Paint is stable
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