Playing Cards manufactured by Hunt & Sons, 1821-1840

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Above: 'Superfine' woodblock and stencil playing cards manufactured by Hunt & Sons, c.1826.

Hunt & Sons (1821-1840) was the first maker to 'modernise' the court card designs with a complete re-drawing which were printed mechanically by stereotype (below). These also became the house style of their successors Bancks Brothers.

Above: playing cards with re-drawn, 'rationalised' designs by Hunt & Sons, c.1830.   Next page: Bancks Brothers