Bartolo Borrego, Mexico, 1836
as de oros Bartolo Borrego dos de oros 1836 sota de oros caballero de oros rey de oros
as de espadas dos de espadas Bartolo Borrego, 1836
dos de copas cuatro de copas Bartolo Borrego, 1836
as de bastos cuatro de bastos Bartolo Borrego, 1836

Above: 20 cards from a 40-card woodblock and stencil pack made in Mexico by Bartolo Borrego, 1836. Borrego was manufacturing cards at least until the 1860s, and his packs were based on the old Spanish National pattern produced in Macharaviaya. The signature on the four of cups is believed to be related to some form of taxation or inspection regime similar to the system used in Spain. Cards courtesy of Juan José Pérez-Castejón. If you experience any problems on this website, please notify the Webmaster.