Standard Genoese
Van Genechten manufactured playing cards in various styles, including specially customised versions for commercial clients wishing to advertise their own brands on the cards.
Van Genechten, Standard Genoese type playing cards
Van Genechten manufactured playing cards in various styles, including specially customised versions for commercial clients wishing to advertise their own brands on the cards.
Above: standard pack of 'Genoese' or 'Belgian' type playing cards manufactured by Van Genechten for Compagnie Maritime Belge, 1950s. Image courtesy Matt Probert.
Above: standard pack of 'Genoese' or 'Belgian' type playing cards, with joker and box manufactured by Van Genechten, c.1920.
Above: customised pack of 'Genoese' or 'Belgian' type playing cards for JOB cigarette paper, manufactured by Van Genechten, c.1930.
Above: 'Genoese' or 'Belgian' type Bridge pack, gilded corners, c.1960.
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