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.
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Liberty
• February 28, 2021 at 12:57pmLiberty playing cards designed by Antonella Castelli, published by Lo Scarabeo, 2003. Read more →
Il Circo
• February 27, 2021 at 08:02pmIl Circo illustrated by Jules Garnier, published by Lo Scarabeo, 2004. Read more →
William Tell
• February 26, 2021 at 06:42pmFacsimile of Swiss William Tell deck from c.1870 published by Lo Scarabeo. Read more →
Luxus Skatkarte Nr.1134
• February 26, 2021 at 02:33pmLuxus Skatkarte Nr.1134 printed by Brepols for Germany, c.1940s. Read more →
Zwarte Piet
• February 25, 2021 at 03:15pmZwarte Piet by Dondorf for the Dutch market, 1906. Read more →
Jigstar
• February 24, 2021 at 07:03pmJigstar film star card game by Murphy Games Ltd, 1936. Read more →
Black Peter
• February 20, 2021 at 04:10pmBlack Peter card game designed by Willy Mayrl for Piatnik. Read more →
Corrida de Toros
• February 18, 2021 at 10:49amBull fighting card game publshed by Naipes Comas, 1969. Read more →
Countries of Empire
• February 16, 2021 at 05:05pm“Countries of Empire” published by John Jaques & Son Ltd, c.1930s. Read more →
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