Vintage Vanderbilt Whitney Estate Cat & Mouse Tic-Tac-Toe Set

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Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney (1899–1992), known as “C.V.” or “Sonny,” was a financier, philanthropist, and accomplished horseman—carrying forward the sporting legacy … Read more Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney (1899–1992), known as “C.V.” or “Sonny,” was a financier, philanthropist, and accomplished horseman—carrying forward the sporting legacy of the Whitney and Vanderbilt families. The son of Harry Payne Whitney and Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, founder of the Whitney Museum of American Art, his influence extended beyond racing to ventures such as Pan American Airways and Selznick International Pictures.

His wife, Marylou Whitney (1925–2019), the celebrated “Queen of Saratoga,” became a defining figure in American racing culture, known for revitalizing Saratoga’s social and sporting traditions.

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-Vintage tic tac toe board from Vanderbilt Whitney Estate
-Originating from the Whitney Vanderbilt Estate (A Vanderbilt & Whitney Legacy: Property from the Collection of Marylou Whitney & John Hendrickson).
-Set comes with silver-tone metal board with raised grid, 4 silver-tone metal cat pieces, and 4 silver-tone metal mouse pieces.
-Both decorative and functional, this set would make a lovely addition to a cocktail table, study, or games collection.
-Approximate Dimensions: 6.5" x 6.5" x 1.5"H (board); 2"L x 1"H (cat piece); 1.5" x 3/4"H (mice piece) See less