TAROCCO PIEMONTESI

Although it originally was a single-figured, or full-length design, the double ended version of the Piedmontese Tarot shown on this page evolved during the second half of the nineteenth century, most probably in Turin. It is still produced and used today. The usual format is with Italian inscriptions and Arabic numerals on the trumps. The manufacturer's details can be read on the ace of coins.

Tarocco Piemontesi by Viassone, Turin, 1885 Tarocco Piemontesi by Viassone, Turin, c.1920 Tarocco Piemontesi by Modiano, 2000

Further examples of Tarocco Piemontesi manufactured in Argentina are shown here.