Knavery of the Rump Playing Cards, 1679 |
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This pack was engraved from designs by the artist Francis Barlow, and a copy of the pack was owned by Lord Nelson. A large number of such educational packs were published during the 17th-18th centuries. See also Morden's Map playing cards. A modern facsimile of this very rare pack is part of a range published by Harry Margary. |
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Cards from the facsimile edition courtesy Giles de Margary. |
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he Knavery of the Rump playing cards, first published in 1679, are a satirical portrayal of Oliver Cromwell's Government.
The illustrations on the cards provide a rare visual impression of the
times. We see not only the military warring factions, but the humbler souls
of town and countryside in traditional dress.