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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East African Playing Cards
• April 11, 2017 at 06:56pmEast African Playing Cards by Heraclio Fournier S.A., 1957 Read more →
Chérie
• April 08, 2017 at 11:16amChérie No 7022 designed by Hans & Louise Neupert, nice vibrant artwork, swinging 60s Read more →
Biermans Genoese pattern
• April 06, 2017 at 12:15pmBiermans Genoese pattern for Clayson agricultural machinery, late 1960s Read more →
The Blue Train (Bloutrein)
• April 04, 2017 at 05:18pm“The Blue Train” playing cards from the luxury train service in South Africa. Read more →
Mayall Press Art Studies
• March 22, 2017 at 09:02pmPhotographic playing cards - each face having an "art study" of a female nude, Mayall Press, Stockwell, London, c.1946. Read more →
Perspectives on Tarot
• March 21, 2017 at 05:27pmTarot, originally a 15th century card game, has evolved into a form of personal mysticism and spirituality. Read more →
Norway’s Beauty Spots
• March 20, 2017 at 10:36amViews of Norway’s Beauty Spots Souvenir playing cards published by Nyborg in collaboration with Oslo Travel Association, 1950s. Read more →
Georg Kapfler
• March 13, 2017 at 05:21pmAntique deck of old Bohemian playing cards of the German type manufactured by Georg Kapfler and dated 1611. Read more →
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