Black and tan chessboard used by Herman Wallace while incarcerated

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A black and tan cardboard chessboard used by Herman Wallace while incarcerated at Angola Prison. This chessboard features a prominent jagged split across the middle, alongside various wear and tear from use. On the playing side, one of the four corners, is a small white label with black type that reads: [100% COTTON / MADE IN CHINA]. On the reverse of the board are splotches of black ink, illegible inscriptions with “1994”, and an unrelated transparent deodorant label.

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