Suit Systems and National Types
These suit systems became the basis for various Standard National patterns, or National Types, which were associated with specific regions or tax jurisdictions. These were cards for everyday use, as opposed to luxury packs. Many have remained unchanged for centuries, being handed down through the generations, preserving their medieval characteristics. Others have evolved into modern types. |
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The links below offer a selection of National Types |
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Early Portuguese |
UNDER CONSTRUCTION |
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y about 1500 three main suit systems had evolved:
Latin (including Italian, Spanish and Portuguese); Germanic (German and
