Mexico
MEXICO shares a long tradition with Spain in the field of playing cards. The Estanco de Naipes (playing-card monopoly) was established in 1576.
Playing Cards from Mexico
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by Simon Wintle
MEXICO shares a long tradition with Spain in the field of playing cards. The Estanco de Naipes (playing-card monopoly) was established in 1576.
Tonalamatl
Baraja Tonalamatl Mexican Aztec playing cards based on the prehispanic Codex Borgia manuscript.
Baraja Taurina Toranzo
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by Simon Wintle
Baraja Taurina Mexicana Toranzo with paintings by Antonio Navarrete, 2003
Gallo Intransparente
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by Simon Wintle
Gallo Extra Intransparente by Clemente Jacques y Cia S.A., Mexico.
El Aguila
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by Simon Wintle
Naipes ‘El Aguila’ with flamboyantly dressed court figures made in Mexico by La Cubana S.A., c.1975.
Pedro Domecq
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by Simon Wintle
Anglo-American pattern for Pedro Domecq Mexican brandy made by Productos Leo S.A., c.2000
Selección Nacional de Fútbol
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by Simon Wintle
‘Selección Nacional de Fútbol’ playing cards published in Mexico by Novelty Corp de México S.A. de C.V., 2002
In der Fuehrer’s Face
“In der Fuehrer’s Face” playing cards designed in 1945 by Antonio Arias Bernal, a Mexican artist, but not published until 2002.
As Vencedores
Two colourful Mexican packs by an anonymous manufacturer titled “As Vencedores” on the ace of coins, designed in the Mexican style, based on the Spanish ‘Castilian’ pattern
Baraja Hispanoamericana
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by Simon Wintle
“Baraja Hispanoamericana” published by Asescoin, with artwork by Ortuño, illustrates memorable people from the discovery, colonisation and subsequent liberation of Hispanic America
9: Standard English Cards From Latin America: Mexico, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela
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by Ken Lodge
A continuation of the survey of designs used in Central and South America.
Maya Playing Cards
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by Simon Wintle
The designs of Mayan artists shown here give a general idea of their enormous artistic and cultural potential.
Pasatiempos Gallo
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by Simon Wintle
Following their acquisition of Clemente Jacques y Cia in 1967, the playing card business was taken over by Pasatiempos Gallo S.A., which in 1990 became Pasatiempos Gallo S.A. de C.V.
Aeronaves de Mexico
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by Simon Wintle
Special pack for Aeronaves de Mexico S.A., designed by Ramón Valdiosera Berman, mid-1960s.
Mexican Poker
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by Simon Wintle
Mexican Poker cards made by Juegos y Fichas, S.A. de C.V., Mexico, 1991
Nutrimientos Purina
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by Simon Wintle
Nutrimientos Purina (Purina pet foods) advertising playing cards produced by Miguel Galas S.A. (Brown & Bigelow), Mexico, c.1960.
Soberano
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by Simon Wintle
‘Naipes Soberano’ published by Productora de Naipes y Confetti, S.A., Mexico, c1990s
Las Dos Torres
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by Simon Wintle
Naipe Extra 'Las Dos Torres' manufactured by Pasatiempos Gallo S.A. de C.V., Mexico.
Acapulco Souvenir
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by Simon Wintle
Acapulco Souvenir playing cards designed and printed by Foliproa S.A., Mexico
Souvenir of Mexico
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by Simon Wintle
Souvenir of Mexico playing cards by Clemente Jacques y Cia, S.A., 1950s.
Grupo Editorial RAF S.A.
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by Simon Wintle
Grupo Editorial RAF S.A. de C.V. (founded 1962) has branches throughout Mexico.
Naipes Nacionales
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by Simon Wintle
Naipes Nacionales designed by Manuel Bayardi and published by Clemente Jacques y Cia, Mexico c.1940.
Baraja Cuauhtémoc
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by Simon Wintle
Baraja Cuauhtémoc published by Treviño Narro, Monterrey, Mexico Original artwork by P. X. Santaella featuring Aztec and other important pre-Columbian cultures.
Native Indian Hand-made Cards made on rawhide
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by Simon Wintle
Native Indian hand-made cards made on rawhide
F. Munguia
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by Simon Wintle
Spanish-suited playing cards from a 40-card pack by F. Munguia, Merced 8, Mexico, c.1868. F. Munguia produced playing cards with brand names 'La Campana', 'La Estrella' and 'El Aguila' during the period c.1868-c.1882.
Bartolo Borrego, Mexico, 1836
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by Simon Wintle
40-card Spanish-suited woodblock and stencil pack made in Mexico by Bartolo Borrego, 1836.
Anonymous Mexican Playing Cards c.1825
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by Simon Wintle
Anonymous Mexican playing cards, finely engraved and coloured on good card stock, first quarter of the 1800s.
Poker Taurino
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by Simon Wintle
Baraja Taurina was published by Enrique Guerrero, c.1950. Subsequently published as Poker Taurino by Clemente Jacques y Cia, S.A.
Cards from an anonymous Mexican pack c.1835
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by Simon Wintle
Cards from a Mexican pack c.1835; maker unknown
Advertising Playing-Cards by La Cubana, S.A, Mexico c.1960
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by Simon Wintle
Advertising Playing-Cards by La Cubana, S.A. (Fabrica de Naipes El Aguila), Mexico, c.1960.
Naipes Goliat
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by Simon Wintle
Naipes Goliat, La Cubana, S.A. (Fabrica de Naipes El Aguila), Mexico, c.1960
Naipes Estrella Nueva
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by Simon Wintle
Naipes Estrella Nueva, La Cubana, S.A. (Fabrica de Naipes El Aguila), Mexico, c.1960
El Ferrocarril
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by Simon Wintle
Naipe El Ferrocarril made by La Cubana, S.A. (Fabrica de Naipes El Aguila), Mexico, c.1960
Naipes Aguila Antigua Opaca
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by Simon Wintle
Naipes Aguila Antigua Opaca, La Cubana, S.A. (Fabrica de Naipes El Aguila), Mexico, c.1960.
Naipes Poker Profesional
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by Simon Wintle
Naipes Poker Profesional, La Cubana, S.A. (Fabrica de Naipes El Aguila), Mexico, c.1960.
Naipes Bridge o Canasta Uruguaya,
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by Simon Wintle
Naipes Bridge o Canasta Uruguaya, La Cubana, S.A. (Fabrica de Naipes El Aguila), Mexico, c.1960.
Naipes Bridge Profesional
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by Simon Wintle
Naipes Bridge Profesional, La Cubana, S.A. (Fabrica de Naipes El Aguila), Mexico, c.1960.
Naipes Campana, La Cubana, S.A. (Fabrica de Naipes El Aguila), Mexico, c.1960
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by Simon Wintle
Naipes Campana, La Cubana, S.A. (Fabrica de Naipes El Aguila), Mexico, c.1960.
Naipes tamaño Mignon, La Cubana, S.A.
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by Simon Wintle
Naipes tamaño Mignon, La Cubana, S.A. (Fabrica de Naipes El Aguila), Mexico, c.1960.
Naipes Estrella Antigua
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by Simon Wintle
Naipes Estrella Antigua, La Cubana, S.A. (Fabrica de Naipes El Aguila), Mexico, c.1960.
Naipes Aguila Antigua Opaca (Jaspe)
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by Simon Wintle
Naipes Aguila Antigua Opaca (Jaspe), La Cubana, S.A. (Fabrica de Naipes El Aguila), Mexico, c.1960.
