Domino Cards by Mesmaekers Frères, c.1890
These children’s Domino cards were produced by Mesmaekers for the Far Eastern markets. Mesmaekers registered a number of trademarks for their export card wrappers to provide legal coverage in the event of plagiarism. The two tigers trademark (right) was first registered in September 1887 (renewed 1933).
Above: Domino Cards by Mesmaekers Frères, c.1890
By Simon Wintle
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