Historical Patience
Patience game with fantasy historical figures by Daveluy, Bruges, c.1875.
A patience game with unnamed figures in fantasy historical costumes, produced by Daveluy, Bruges, c.1875. The historical style of neo-Gothicism or Gothic Revival was favoured by Daveluy. The movement sought to revive medieval Gothic craftsmanship and spirituality, in part, as a reaction against the rapid industrialization and mass production of the 19th century. The aces are decorated and the king and ace of clubs show the manufacturer's name.
Above: double-ended patience game with figures in historical costumes, produced by Daveluy, Bruges, c.1875. Chromolithography, square corners, 43x64 mm. Image credit: National Museum of Playing Cards, Turnhout.
References
Biebouw, Luc; Clays, Alex; Cremers, Filip; D'Hondt, Jan & Smet, Yvette: Daveluy, Brugge's Trots en Koninklijke Troef, Brussels Euro Joker Club, 2004.
Nationaal Museum van de Speelkaart: S01121►
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