Who created "Chessmen (30) and box"?

Chessmen (30) and box was created by Byron W. Stanton in ca. 1863–65.

When was "Chessmen (30) and box" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1863–65.

Is "Chessmen (30) and box" in the public domain?

Yes, Chessmen (30) and box is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Chessmen (30) and box

Byron W. Stanton

ca. 1863–65

Medium

Wood

Dimensions

Overall (original box): 3 15/16 × 3 1/2 in. (10 × 8.9 cm); Height (each queen): 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm); Height (each king): 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm); Height (each bishop): 2 in. (5.1 cm); Height (each knight): 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); Height (each rook): 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); Height (each pawn): 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm)

Classification

Chess Sets

Culture

American

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Gustavus A. Pfeiffer, 1948

Accession Number

48.174.22a–o, aa–oo, r

Chessmen (30) and box

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