"A Checker Picture is Worth a $1000 Words"-answer

Mr. Checkers · Post by **Mr. Checkers** » Mon Dec 26, 2005 6:32 pm

We have all been blessed the pictures for longer than we can remember. Early pictures of checker players were of course in black and white only. The players expressions were stiff and in many cases stern and serious as they concentrated on their checker game. Today these old pictures of checker players are extremely hard to come by. Not long ago we were outbid on one that sold for over $1,000. "Checker Trivia question of the Day" What were these early checker pictures called and why? (Cont.)

Mr. Checkers · Post by **Mr. Checkers** » Tue Dec 27, 2005 2:09 pm

"Renew your thinking and give this one a try fellows!!" (Cont.)

Mr. Checkers · Post by **Mr. Checkers** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 10:59 am

The answer to this fine question is "tintype". (Cont.)

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