Playing cards have been with us since the 14th century, when they first became a part of popular culture, perhaps seen as a miniature model of the universe. Over the centuries packs of cards, in all shapes and sizes, have been used for games, gambling, education, conjuring, advertising, fortune telling, political messages or the portrayal of national or ethnic identity. Their popularity is undoubtedy due to the imaginative artwork and graphic design which is sometimes overlooked, and the “then & now” of how things have changed.
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Piktee or League Championship
• March 30, 2018 at 02:07pm“Piktee” or League Championship published by Roberts Brothers, 1938. Read more →
Gulliver’s Travels
• March 24, 2018 at 03:03pmGulliver’s Travels by Pepys Games, based on the cartoon film, 1940. Read more →
No.4 Special Whist
• March 22, 2018 at 06:59pmNo.4 Special Whist (American Skat) playing cards made by the Russell & Morgan Printing Company, 1889. Read more →
Pinocchio
• March 22, 2018 at 11:48amPinocchio fairy tale playing cards illustrated by Iassen Ghiuselev for Lo Scarabeo, 2003. Read more →
Jeu Grotesque
• March 21, 2018 at 02:11pmJeu Grotesque was first published in France c.1800. Read more →
Dal Negro Bridge set
• March 20, 2018 at 10:16amDal Negro Bridge set featuring old Vienna pattern courts. Read more →
Film Stars
• March 16, 2018 at 12:19pmFilm Stars from the 1960s with photography by Sam Levin. Read more →
Faraway Tree
• March 16, 2018 at 12:01pmFaraway Tree was first published in 1950 based on the stories by Enid Blyton. Read more →
Carte Romane
• March 15, 2018 at 11:59am“Carte Romane” designed by Giorgio Pessione, 1973, celebrating the history of Rome. Read more →
Cuccù
• March 14, 2018 at 10:22amCuccù or Cucco, an ancient Italian card game, published by Masenghini, 1979. Read more →
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