Naipes Victoria
Victoria playing cards manufactured in Uruguay by Compañía General de Fósforos Montevideana, c.1955.
Naipes Victoria, Montevideo
Standard anglo-american style packs manufactured in Uruguay by Compañía General de Fósforos Montevideana S.A., c.1955.
The court card and joker designs appear to have been inspired by U.S. models.
Above: cards from ‘Victoria' playing cards manufactured in Uruguay by Compañía General de Fósforos Montevideana, c.1955. The company monogram is visible on the lower half of the ace of hearts, whilst the 0.25 cents tax stamp can be seen in the upper half of the same card.
Above: cards from a later edition of ‘Victoria' playing cards manufactured by Compañía General de Fósforos Montevideana, two different jokers, c.1985. The CGFM logo appears on the Ace of Hearts and in the centre of the back design. The company's playing card production was taken over in the late 1980s by Ingrapa S.A. who continued producing cards with the same characteristics called "Naipes 210". See more →
The company's playing card production was taken over in the late 1980s by Ingrapa S.A.►
By Simon Wintle
Spain • Member since February 01, 1996
I am the founder of The World of Playing Cards (est. 1996), a website dedicated to the history, artistry and cultural significance of playing cards and tarot. Over the years I have researched various areas of the subject, acquired and traded collections and contributed as a committee member of the IPCS and graphics editor of The Playing-Card journal. Having lived in Chile, England, Wales, and now Spain, these experiences have shaped my work and passion for playing cards. Amongst my achievements is producing a limited-edition replica of a 17th-century English pack using woodblocks and stencils—a labour of love. Today, the World of Playing Cards is a global collaborative project, with my son Adam serving as the technical driving force behind its development. His innovative efforts have helped shape the site into the thriving hub it is today. You are warmly invited to become a contributor and share your enthusiasm.
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