Whitman Double-Six Dominoes Game Box
Vintage Commercial Packaging (Ephemera / Decorative Art Object) • Produced by Whitman Publishing Company (Western Printing & Lithographing Co.)
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Modern Graphic Design / Americana
Medium & Technique
Lithographed cardboard with ink-printed graphic design and typography
Creation Period
Circa 1950s–1960s
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8 x 2 x 1 inches; Vertical rectangular cardboard box format
Subject Description
Commercial product packaging featuring bold serif typography, primary color circles (red) and green geometric pips. The design includes a stylized domino tile at the base and the Whitman logo at the top.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; significant foxes/staining and surface abrasions consistent with age and storage
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 – $25.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$5.00 – $15.00 USD (as a collectible toy category)
Provenance History
Mass-produced consumer goods; likely residential purchase and long-term domestic storage
Art Historical Significance
Representative of post-WWII American toy manufacturing and the transition of graphic design toward bold, simplified geometric motifs in consumer packaging.
Notable Features
Includes the vintage 'Whitman Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.' oval logo and characteristic 1950s era 'Double-Six' font pairing
Condition Issues
Water staining (tide lines), surface foxing, corner bumping, edge wear, and potential structural softening of the cardboard
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in a dry, climate-controlled environment to prevent further fungal growth; use acid-free archival storage if preserved as a collectible