Flinders playing cards
Flinders playing cards manufactured by Hudson Industries Pty Ltd (Australia).
The “Canasta” version in the Flinders line shows the brand went into the 1950s.
Above: “Flinders” playing cards, Hudson Industries Pty Ltd, c.1935
Above: Captain Matthew Flinders RN (1774–1814) was a distinguished English navigator and cartographer, who was the first to circumnavigate Australia and identify it as a continent.
Above: Hudson used either 2 or 4-colour courts.
By Simon Wintle
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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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