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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El Al Airlines
• November 27, 2020 at 05:30pmEl Al Airlines deck designed by Jean David, Israel, c.1970. Read more →
Stationskwartetspel
• November 12, 2020 at 03:09pmRailway Stations quartet game illustrated by Wim Dolk and published by Servex BV, Utrecht, 1975. Read more →
Natuurkwartet
• November 12, 2020 at 02:16pmNature Quartet game published by Staatsbosbeheer, printed by Roem Speelkaarten, Kampen. Read more →
Dynastie Royale de Belgique
• November 11, 2020 at 07:59pmDynastie Royale de Belgique by Mesmaekers, 1934. Read more →
Year of the Child
• November 10, 2020 at 10:07amYear of the Child commemorative deck designed by Jhan Paulussen, 1979. Read more →
Sprookjes Kwartet
• November 09, 2020 at 04:44pmFairy Tales quartet published by Heinrich Schwarz + Co for Dutch market, c.1970. Read more →
Nationale-Nederlanden
• November 09, 2020 at 02:01pmNationale-Nederlanden insurance company, 1984. Read more →
Maya Deck
• November 08, 2020 at 11:53amThe Maya Deck produced by Stancraft for Hoyle, 1976. Read more →
Persian Miniatures
• November 06, 2020 at 05:35pmPersian Miniatures, made in Hungary c.1990. Read more →
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