Ginette Robitaille
Stylish designs from the mid-1980s by a Canadian artist.
The first thing that strikes one on looking at this pack is the colours that have been used for the suits – pink for the red suits and purple for the black suits. Is this a nod to the colours which were predominant in the punk era? The designs are clean and crisp, with the clothing on the court cards appearing quite flat. All the Kings sport beards. Apart from the Aces, an oval frame is present throughout. A triple-line lettering style has been used for the indices. “©1984” and the artist’s signature appear on all the court cards, Aces and Jokers (here named “Fou”).
Above: playing cards created and published by Ginette Robitaille, Canada, 1984. 52 cards + 2 Jokers + title card in tuck box. Size: 57.5 x 89 mm. ©1984 Ginette Robitaille.
By Roddy Somerville
Member since May 31, 2022
Roddy started collecting stamps on his 8th birthday. In 1977 he joined the newly formed playing-card department at Stanley Gibbons in London before setting up his own business in Edinburgh four years later. His collecting interests include playing cards, postcards, stamps (especially playing cards on stamps) and sugar wrappers. He is a Past President of the Scottish Philatelic Society, a former Chairman of the IPCS, a Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards and Curator of the WCMPC’s collection of playing cards. He lives near Toulouse in France.
Trending Articles
Popular articles from the past 28 days
Related Articles
Woodblock and Stencil Jack of Clubs
A limited edition art print of the Jack of Clubs 1984 woodblock joker.
Woodblock and Stencil Jack of Hearts
A limited edition art print of the Jack of Hearts 1984 woodblock joker.
Woodblock and Stencil Joker
A limited edition art print of the 1984 woodblock joker.
Woodblock and Stencil Queen of Clubs
A limited edition art print of the Queen of Clubs 1984 woodblock joker.
Kings of India playing cards
Kings of India playing cards depicting the four greatest dynasties of India.
British Columbia Souvenir
British Columbia Souvenir Playing Cards by The Clarke and Stuart Company
Bicycle Tattoo Golden Edition
Bicycle Tattoo Golden Edition created by Phoenix Playing Cards of Toronto, Canada, 2014.
Promo-Québec
Fun designs by Normand Hudon promoting the Canadian province of Quebec.
Poker Quest
Poker Quest: edition spéciale, 400e anniversaire de la ville de Quebec, Canada, c. 2008. ...
New Environment deck
New environment deck / Nouveau jeu de cartes sur l’environnement, Canada.
La Baie James
Playing cards documenting the James Bay hydro-electricity project on the La Grande River in north-we...
Unisex playing cards
Unisex playing cards produced by the Unisex Playing Card Company, Ontario, c.1982.
Cards Eh!
“Cards Eh!” playing cards with general information about Canada produced by JK Productions of Richmo...
Get Bear Smart
“Get Bear Smart” playing cards published by the Get Bear Smart Society, Canada, 2005.
Tarabish
A special pack of playing cards for an unusual game played almost exclusively in Cape Breton, Nova S...
Ginette Robitaille
Stylish designs from the mid-1980s by a Canadian artist.
Wüst Oval Patience Playing Cards No.240
A review of all three known versions
Periodic Table playing cards
Periodic Table playing cards produced by Synheme Inc., Canada, c. 2006-2007.
52 Chess Openings
52 chess openings published by SynHeme Inc., Canada.
Canadian heritage playing cards
Canadian Heritage Playing Cards designed by Gabriel de Beney, 1994.
The Grand Chinatown Edition by Riffle Shuffle Playing Card Co.
1920s gangster-themed playing cards, "The Grand", were produced by Kevin Yu under the Riffle Shuffle...
Hyperspace Royalty
Modern geometric designs by graphic artist Mathew den Boer, Canada, 2020.
Sirocco Playing Cards
Sirocco, nautical themed playing cards by Riffle Shuffle Playing Card Co. and designed by Nathan Ose...
The Most Popular Card Games in Casinos
The Most Popular Card Games in Casinos by Katelyn Oakley.
Ocean to Ocean Canada Souvenir
“Ocean to Ocean” Canadian Pictorial Souvenir packs by Chas Goodall & Son Ltd, c.1906 & 1911.
Ocean to Ocean Souvenir of Canada, c.1905
Ocean to Ocean Souvenir of Canada by Chas Goodall & Son Ltd, c.1905.
Emoticon
Emoticon playing cards designed by Buy Design Studios, 2016.
Fair Play cross cultural playing cards
“Fair Play” cross cultural playing cards illustrated by Canadian artist Stephen B. MacInnes.
Canadian National Railways
Canadian National Railways souvenir deck, dated to 1927. Every card is gilt edged, and carries a dif...
Ojibwa Native Indian Cards
Ojibwa Native Indian playing cards hand manufactured on birch bark in imitation of standard French /...
Metropol NOX Playing Cards
A custom deck of playing cards designed with a modern, minimalist flair.
Mana Playing Cards
These beautiful playing cards designed by Erik Mana aren't just your ordinary set but they also hold...
