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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Amorous Translucent Playing Cards
• April 11, 2018 at 02:33pmAmorous Translucent Playing Cards, French, c.1850. Read more →
Hercules
• April 11, 2018 at 11:30amHercules card game published by Herclio Fournier, 1997. Read more →
I Commit
• April 10, 2018 at 03:39pm“I Commit” crime club card game invented by Laurence Meynell, Pepys Games, 1948. Read more →
A Goofy Movie
• April 10, 2018 at 03:28pmA Goofy Movie card game published by Heraclio Fournier, 1996. Read more →
Mickey and the Beanstalk
• April 07, 2018 at 12:23pmMickey and the Beanstalk card game devised by Ern Shaw for Pepys Games, 1947. Read more →
Leipzig Exhibition Skat, 1897
• April 04, 2018 at 09:17pm“Leipziger Skat-Karte” depicting scenes from the Leipzig Industry and Trade Exhibition designed by Arthur Lewin, 1897. Read more →
Trains
• April 03, 2018 at 11:35amTrains card game with pictures by Ian Allan, published by Pepys, 1962. Read more →
Neue Deutsche Spielkarte
• April 02, 2018 at 02:29pmNeue Deutsche Spielkarte (Reformkarte) conceived by Dr. Timon Schroeter, 1883. Read more →
007 Die Another Day
• April 01, 2018 at 06:52pm“007 Die Another Day” James Bond themed playing cards, 2002. Read more →
International Football Whist
• March 31, 2018 at 08:10pmInternational Football Whist published by Pepys Games, 1947. Read more →
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