Spanish Cards c.1920
Spanish-suited Playing Cards manufactured by Van Genechten, c.1920.
Spanish-Suited Playing Cards made in Belgium, c.1920
Cards from a Spanish-suited pack, in the Cadiz style, made in Belgium by Van Genechten, c.1920 for export to Spanish-speaking markets (Spain, Latin America, North Africa). As it happens this design is more or less an exact replica copy of a pack published in Cadiz by Viuda de González in 1850 which had already been supplied to Antoon Van Genechten at that time. The lion motif on the four of coins, as well as the caduceus and anchor, were common features on Spanish packs. The wrapper states 'A Todos Alumbra'.
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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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