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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Romania Unique Places
• May 21, 2018 at 07:04pmRomania Unique Places souvenir playing cards by Age Art. Read more →
Olympia Sport Quartett
• May 20, 2018 at 01:06pmOlympia Sport Quartett designed by Siegfried Riediger, 1953. Read more →
Dartmouth Happy Families
• May 17, 2018 at 07:42pm“Dartmouth Happy Families” printed by Tozer & Co, 1989 to raise funds for Dartmouth Swimming Pool. Read more →
Mickey’s Fun Fair
• May 10, 2018 at 11:45amMickey’s Fun Fair published by Pepys Games in collaboration with Walt Disney, 1939. Read more →
Snow White 2nd edition
• May 08, 2018 at 07:51pmSnow White 2nd edition published by Pepys Games, 1951. Read more →
Snow White 1st edition
• May 08, 2018 at 12:05pmSnow White card game 1st edition published by Castell Brothers Ltd (Pepys), 1937. Read more →
Crime Club
• May 04, 2018 at 10:58amCrime Club card game by Peter Cheyney, issued by Pepys Games, 1939. Read more →
Minifusor Tipo Español
• April 21, 2018 at 05:34pmNaipes "Minifusor" tipo Español published by Difusora S.A., c.1980. Read more →
Clark’s Industries
• April 18, 2018 at 05:27pmClark’s Industries Spanish Cards, c.1975. Read more →
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