Manuf’d for L.N. Mann
Standard English pattern manuf’d for L.N. Mann by Van Genechten, c.1890.
Standard English pattern with single-figure courts manufactured for L.N. Mann by Van Genechten, Turnhout, c.1890, featuring a mock English duty ace of spades and probably destined for British possessions overseas. L.N. Mann is recorded as a trading name for Mesmaekers, also of Turnhout, who may have been the actual exporter of the cards.
Above: Standard English pattern manufactured in Belgium for L.N. Mann by Van Genechten, c.1890. 52 cards, reverse blank (uncoloured).
According to Ken Lodge’s Blog, these courts are based on De La Rue’s design.
Above: part of a wrapper for cards exported to Far Eastern markets manufactured in Belgium for L.N. Mann.
By Simon Wintle
Spain • Member since February 01, 1996
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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