Tuesday, July 28, 2026

A handmade anniversary gift, one chess piece at a time

Photos by Stacie Joy 

Yesterday, two East Village residents celebrated their anniversary at the chess tables near the Seventh Street and Avenue A entrance to Tompkins Square Park. 

To mark the occasion, one surprised the other with a handmade chess set, sculpting each piece from clay and giving the game a distinctly personal touch.
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