19th-Century New England Parcheesi Gameboard With Brass Tacks,

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Exceptional and highly unusual New England Parcheesi gameboard, circa 1880, retaining its original painted surface and distinctive brass-tack decoration on … Read more Exceptional and highly unusual New England Parcheesi gameboard, circa 1880, retaining its original painted surface and distinctive brass-tack decoration on a framed wood panel.
The board features a wonderfully graphic pinwheel center surrounded by a geometric playing field in an unexpected palette of soft pink-peach, green, and red. Strong geometric corner motifs balance the central composition, giving the board a striking sense of symmetry and movement.

Particularly noteworthy is the use of brass tacks incorporated into the playing surface—an unusual decorative detail that adds texture and dimension to the painted design. The combination of warm, softly faded color, bold geometry, and gleaming metal accents gives the piece a remarkably sophisticated and almost modern appearance.
The reverse retains intriguing hand-drawn pencil designs, offering a glimpse into the making and history of the board and adding another layer of folk character to the piece.

With its unusual palette, pinwheel composition, original surface, and rare brass-tack embellishment, this is a particularly compelling example of late 19th-century American folk art and vernacular design. See less