U.S. Embossing Co c. 1930s Color Cubes Set of 49, with Raised Diagonals pewter penny very unusual set

very unusual set

These signed pieces date to sometime between the 17th and 19th century

The perimeter edge was trimmed but not stitched down

and clearly made

3 3/4" tall not including legs

U.S. Embossing Co c. 1930s Color Cubes Set of 49, with Raised Diagonals pewter penny very unusual setI believe it is the earliest sets of U. S Embossing Company Color Cubes that were made with with a raised edge for the diagonals, as is the case on these, dating to the 1930s I believe. This is a nice large set of 49, themselves in very good condition, with little paint loss (though the box has seen better days!) I'll never tire of playing with these, and think one can never have too many. The underside of the lid features many possible arrangements