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Smithsonian boards and cribbage artifacts

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Mon Jan 11, 2016 10:22 am

Anyone visited the Smithsonian display with cribbage boards? I heard an antler board is on show.

Mon Jan 11, 2016 1:07 pm

Smithsonian display with cribbage boards

Yes, there is an antler board in the American History collection. It is part of the Wisconsin folk art set.

Mon Jan 11, 2016 4:33 pm

I saw scrimshaw boards there too. Amazing detail.

Tue Jan 12, 2016 9:01 am

If you go, ask about the Admiral OKane board history. The curator knows the story.

Tue Jan 12, 2016 11:46 am

I wish they sold replicas in the gift shop.

Tue Jan 12, 2016 5:30 pm

The Smithsonian site has a photo archive. Search for cribbage and you will find a few images.

Wed Jan 13, 2016 9:15 am

Thanks for the tip. I found a listing with a short description.

Wed Jan 13, 2016 1:52 pm

If you can get photos, please post. I want to see the peg layout.

Thu Jan 14, 2016 4:18 pm

I will be in DC next month. I will try to snap a few shots.

Thu Jan 14, 2016 4:18 pm

Appreciated. That would be great.