Playing cards have been with us since the 14th century, when they first became a part of popular culture, perhaps seen as a miniature model of the universe. 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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Punch & Judy
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Kinney Transparent Cards
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• September 19, 2018 at 12:24pmRed Sea fish identification cards published in several languages by Horus of Egypt, 2005. Read more →
Emoticon
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