Playing Cards from Australia
44: Australia
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by Ken Lodge
Two early makers, Thomas and Sands & McDougall, used courts copied from those of the New York Consolidated Card Co.
A Motley Pack
A book titled “On The Cards” or “A Motley Pack” by Garnet Walch (1843-1913) was published in Melbourne (Australia) and illustrated by George Gordon McCrae in 1875.
Alison McDonald
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by Simon Wintle
Artwork for The Watersprite Tarot© designed and painted by Alison McDonald.
Australian Excise Duty
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by John Daniels
Excise Duty was introduced on Australian playing cards in 1932
Cats, Cakes, Clothes and Cups
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by Simon Wintle
Dianne Longley is a print artist who produces books and folios as well as intaglio and relief prints.
Circular Coon Cards
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by Simon Wintle
Circular playing cards in a round tin titled: Sutherland's Circular Coon Cards published by Hartley Bros Pty Ltd, Australia, late 19th century.
Collecting Playing Cards with Jan Walls
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by Jan Walls
I collected playing cards when I was in primary school, by Jan Walls.
Cyberpunk Playing Cards by Elephant
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by Adam Wintle
Cyberpunk playing cards, combining themes of lowlife and high tech. Created by Ben Jones, produced by Elephant Playing Cards, 2019.
Detmold Advertising Backs
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by Jan Walls
Advertising backs by William Detmold Ltd (Australia) c.1910-1920s.
Elevenses
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by Adam Wintle
Elevenses is a card game in which respectable 1920s socialites strive to serve the finest morning teas!