An antique 19th-century rosewood and boxwood marquetry Boston game box (from the Charles X or Napoleon III era), used for storing components of the historic card game "Boston". Corresponding dice and vintage cards not original to box. Sourced in Paris.
The "Boston" Game: Why the name "Boston"? The game appeared around 1780. The name refers to the city of Boston in the United States, an emblematic location of the American Revolutionary War, very present in the European vision of America at that time. It spread throughout major European cities in the 19th century. It was played in salons and cafes and became an integral part of the culture of that era. It is a game very similar to Whist.
