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Brepols Genoese pattern

Published August 18, 2015 Updated July 04, 2023

“Cartes Françaises” and Genoese pattern by Brepols.

Belgium Brepols Genoese Pattern Patterns and Suit Types

Genoese pattern by Etablissements Brepols.

“Cartes Françaises” Piquet pack by Etablissements Brepols, c.1930

Above: “Cartes Françaises” Piquet pack by Etablissements Brepols, c.1930. Uncoloured joker.

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Belgian pattern manufactured by Brepols for De Beukelaer’s Biscuits, c.1950 Belgian pattern manufactured by Brepols for De Beukelaer’s Biscuits, c.1950

Above: Belgian pattern manufactured by Brepols for De Beukelaer’s Biscuits, c.1950.

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“Cartes Françaises” Piquet pack by Etablissements Brepols, c.1930

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Above: the box is side-opening, and the good quality linen-effect embossed cards have gold-edged corners. Image courtesy Matt Probert.

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