Clark’s Industries
Clark’s Industries Spanish Cards, c.1975.
Colourful Spanish-suited pack titled ‘Spanish Cards’ published by Clark’s Industries, c.1975. The elaborate designs are particularly good on the joker & ace of coins►
Above: Spanish-suited pack titled ‘Spanish Cards’ published by Clark’s Industries, c.1975. 48 cards + 2 jokers. The court cards are colourfully designed, not unlike some Mexican packs. The Argentinean flag is visible on the ace of coins. The symbolism on the jokers represents the four suits.
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I am the founder of The World of Playing Cards (est. 1996), a website dedicated to the history, artistry and cultural significance of playing cards and tarot. Over the years I have researched various areas of the subject, acquired and traded collections and contributed as a committee member of the IPCS and graphics editor of The Playing-Card journal. Having lived in Chile, England, Wales, and now Spain, these experiences have shaped my work and passion for playing cards. Amongst my achievements is producing a limited-edition replica of a 17th-century English pack using woodblocks and stencils—a labour of love. Today, the World of Playing Cards is a global collaborative project, with my son Adam serving as the technical driving force behind its development. His innovative efforts have helped shape the site into the thriving hub it is today. You are warmly invited to become a contributor and share your enthusiasm.
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