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19th century households often included three generations of a family. Grandparents, parents and children all lived, worked and played together. This Allen sisters photograph portrays the skill and patience that makes playing a quiet game of checkers well-suited for this elderly woman and girl.

 

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Game of Checkers

photographer   Frances and Mary Allen
date   c. 1890
location   Deerfield, Massachusetts
item type   Photograph/Photograph
accession #   #1996.14.1922


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