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El Aguila
Naipes ‘El Aguila’ with flamboyantly dressed court figures made in Mexico by La Cubana S.A., c.1975.
El Fenix
Naipe Fino 'El Fenix' playing cards by Clemente Jacques y Cia, Mexico.
El Ferrocarril
Naipe El Ferrocarril made by La Cubana, S.A. (Fabrica de Naipes El Aguila), Mexico, c.1960
El León
Naipes El León by Clemente Jacques y Cia.
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F. Munguia
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.
Gallo Intransparente
Gallo Extra Intransparente by Clemente Jacques y Cia S.A., Mexico.
Grupo Editorial RAF S.A.
Grupo Editorial RAF S.A. de C.V. (founded 1962) has branches throughout Mexico.
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.
La Cubana, S.A.
La Cubana were successors to P. Munguia, who were founded in 1872. The company closed n 1995 bringing to a close Mexico's longest standing playing-card factory.
Las Dos Torres
Naipe Extra 'Las Dos Torres' manufactured by Pasatiempos Gallo S.A. de C.V., Mexico.
Latin American Playing Cards
Playing cards had been introduced to the Americas with explorers such as Columbus or Cortés, whose fellow countrymen were keen gamblers. Cards were imported from Spain since the 16th century. Local production usually imitated Spanish cards.
Llombart pattern from Mexico
Cards from a Mexican pack c.1835; maker unknown.
Maya Playing Cards
The designs of Mayan artists shown here give a general idea of their enormous artistic and cultural potential.
Mexican Artdeck
Works by 14 different 20th century Mexican artists.
Mexican Poker
Mexican Poker cards made by Juegos y Fichas, S.A. de C.V., Mexico, 1991
Naipe Centenario
Latin American designs by Productora de Naipes y Confetti (Pronaco), S.A., Mexico, c1980.
Naipe Victoria
Naipe Victoria by Clemente Jacques c.1900.
Naipes Aguila Antigua Opaca
Naipes Aguila Antigua Opaca, La Cubana, S.A. (Fabrica de Naipes El Aguila), Mexico, c.1960.
Naipes Aguila Antigua Opaca (Jaspe)
Naipes Aguila Antigua Opaca (Jaspe), La Cubana, S.A. (Fabrica de Naipes El Aguila), Mexico, c.1960.