Playing cards have been with us since the 14th century, when they first entered popular culture. Over the centuries packs of cards, in all shapes and sizes, have been used for games, gambling, education, conjuring, advertising, fortune telling, political messages or the portrayal of national or ethnic identity. Their popularity is undoubtedy due to the imaginative artwork and graphic design which is sometimes overlooked, and the “then & now” of how things have changed.
El Al Airlines deck designed by Jean David, Israel, c.1970. Read more →
Railway Stations quartet game illustrated by Wim Dolk and published by Servex BV, Utrecht, 1975. Read more →
Nature Quartet game published by Staatsbosbeheer, printed by Roem Speelkaarten, Kampen. Read more →
Dynastie Royale de Belgique by Mesmaekers, 1934. Read more →
Year of the Child commemorative deck designed by Jhan Paulussen, 1979. Read more →
Fairy Tales quartet published by Heinrich Schwarz + Co for Dutch market, c.1970. Read more →
Nationale-Nederlanden insurance company, 1984. Read more →
The Maya Deck produced by Stancraft for Hoyle, 1976. Read more →
Persian Miniatures, made in Hungary c.1990. Read more →
Playing cards have enormous educational value, with a long history and many diverse types and graphical styles from around the world... View More →
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