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.
Irish Legendary deck featuring figures in the Legends of Ireland, designed by Rachel Arbuckle, 1990. Read more →
A facsimile of an early 19th century French-suited deck from the collection of F.X. Schmid. Read more →
Zooloo Misfitz card game designed by George Lambert for C.W. Faulkner & Co, c.1907. Read more →
Polska with artwork by Katarzyna Tomala & Krzysztof Korzeniak, 2011. Read more →
Zwanenberg’s Kwartetspel printed by Speelkaartenfabriek Nederland, 1938. Read more →
“H-O Kwartetspel” children’s card game promoting quick cooking oatmeal (instant porridge), 1930s. Read more →
“Werbung die Sticht” deck with artwork by Fritz Bünzli to promote advertising on playing cards by AG Müller 1982. Read more →
Le Jeu du Destin Antique, originally published by Grimaud in XIX c., republished many times since... 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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