W. A. Thomas

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20044779

Description

The domino game called "42" had its world premiere in Mineral Wells, Texas, in 1886. W. A. Thomas, collector of Internal Revenue for North Texas, invented the game when he was 10 years old. He is shown sitting at a table, playing a game of dominoes. He is holding several domino pieces in his hands. He is wearing a suit.

Archival Date

1940-07-01

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1198

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

Rights

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License

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Subjects

Dominoes; Chairs; Thomas, W. A.; Texas 42