Summary With no television and few newspapers to read, our ancestors had plenty of time for card games thus, game tables were very popular. They often featured circular tops that were hinged and could be folded, designed to be stored against the wall when not in use. When needed, the top flipped down on a hinged gate leg and was suitable for four card players. Norm discovered an example in historic Deerfield, Massachusetts, which he used as inspiration for his piece.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Norm Abram Bill Wallick Gary Sullivan Leigh Keno
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Jan 28, 2005
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : The New Yankee Workshop homepage
Language : English
Filming locations : Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
Summary With no television and few newspapers to read, our ancestors had plenty of time for card games thus, game tables were very popular. They often featured circular tops that were hinged and could be folded, designed to be stored against the wall when not in use. When needed, the top flipped down on a hinged gate leg and was suitable for four card players. Norm discovered an example in historic Deerfield, Massachusetts, which he used as inspiration for his piece.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Jan 28, 2005
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : The New Yankee Workshop homepage
Language : English
Filming locations : Lexington, Massachusetts, USA