Spotlight Talk

National Chess Day: The Norton Simon Chess Set

Chess Set, c. 1850
India: Delhi region, 1825-1875
Ivory pieces, wood board inlaid with ivory
Pieces: 3-6 in. (7.6-15.2 cm); Board: 29-3/4 x 29-3/4 x 2-1/4 in. (75.6 x 75.6 x 5.7 cm)
The Norton Simon Foundation, Gift of Mr. Norton Simon

National Chess Day: The Norton Simon Chess Set

Date: Saturday, October 06, 2012
Time: 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Speaker: Staff Educator
Type: Spotlight Talk

Join a Museum educator on Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. for a focused 20-minute discussion of artwork and exhibitions. Today's talk is "National Chess Day: The Norton Simon Chess Set."


Meets in Entrance Gallery | Free with admission | No reservations needed


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