Chess Set, 1943

Historical information

Made in Camp 4 by Taiwanese-Japanese Internee Liang Hau-Tie in 1943. Hau-Tie drowned in Than Sui, Taipeii, Taiwan in 1946. The set was a gift to Major Jim Sullivan from his friend, a Baptist Minister, "Tan" Taiwan

Physical description

Complete Chess Set. Black and brown wood. 2 Kings, 2 Queens, 4 Rooks, 4 Bishops, 4 Knights, 16 Pawns (32 pieces)

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