Latin America
Argentinian Playing Cards - Naipes Argentinos
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by Simon Wintle
Playing cards were introduced to the Americas with Spanish explorers such as Columbus or Cortés.
Quinto Centenario del Descubrimiento de América
Fifth Centenary of the Discovery of America by Heraclio Fournier, 1992.
Parisian style Spanish deck by Grimaud
Parisian style Spanish deck by Grimaud for export to Uruguay.
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
Naipe Cantaclaro
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by Simon Wintle
A colourful version of the Spanish Catalan pattern from Colombia, with a crowing cockerel on the 4 of cups.
Naipes Artiguistas, 1816
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by Simon Wintle
Naipes Artiguistas published in Concepción del Uruguay, Entre Rios province (Argentina) in 1816, by Fray Solano García.
Naipes Españoles “El Mexicano”
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by Simon Wintle
Standard Catalan-type deck, titled "El Mexicano", by an anonymous Argentinean manufacturer, c.1980s.
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
Parke-Davis Pharmaceuticals
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by Simon Wintle
Parke-Davis Pharmaceuticals, c.1998 & Bodegas Trapiche, 2003.
Bicicleta num.810
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by Simon Wintle
The United States Playing Card Co. issued Spanish versions of their flagship brand.
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.
8: Standard English Cards in Latin America: Argentina, Brazil and Chile
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by Ken Lodge
A brief survey of the designs of English cards in South America.
Aparcero
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by Simon Wintle
Naipes Argentinos 'La Partida' y 'Aparcero' published by Obsequios Empresarios Argentinos, Santa Fe.
Ciudad de Quito
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by Simon Wintle
Pack of souvenir playing cards made in Quito, Ecuador, featuring black & white photographs depicting Ecuador as one of the great nations on Earth
Fournier No. 55
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by Simon Wintle
Naipes Intransparentes de Una Hoja No.55 made by Hijos de Heraclio Fournier (Vitoria) for exportation to Argentina, c.1940.
Copa de Oro 1980
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by Simon Wintle
Naipes “Copa de Oro 1980” manufactured by Compañía General de Fósforos Montevideana, 1980.
Supermercados CHIP
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by Simon Wintle
Supermercados CHIP playing cards manufactured in Uruguay by Compañía General de Fósforos Montevideana, 1979
Naipes Victoria Gaucho
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by Simon Wintle
Naipes Victoria Spanish-suited, gaucho-themed pack celebrating the culture and traditions of the gauchos.
Agostino Bergallo
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by Simon Wintle
Agostino Bergallo Spanish pattern made for South American countries
Giuseppe Cattino
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by Simon Wintle
Playing cards manufactured in Italy by Giuseppe Cattino and Paolo Montanar for Spanish markets.
Pedro Bosio, 2
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by Simon Wintle
Cards of the Spanish National Pattern manufactured by Pedro Bosio, Genova (Italy) during the 18th century for export to South America.
Pedro Bosio
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by Simon Wintle
Cards of the Spanish National Pattern 'Money Bag' type manufactured by Pedro Bosio, Genova (Italy) probably during the 18th century and for export to Spain or South America.
Naipes ‘Baccarat’
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by Simon Wintle
An example of the typical version of the Spanish Catalan pattern which is widely used in South American countries, especially Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.
Vistas del Perú, c.1920s
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by Simon Wintle
Vistas del Perú souvenir deck, made in USA and imported by Edw. E. Muecke, Lima, Peru, c.1920s.
Lagos del Sur Souvenir
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by Simon Wintle
Lagos del Sur Souvenir playing cards published by Gráfica S.A., Buenos Aires, c.1980.
Axe Deodorant
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by Simon Wintle
Clearly promoting good personal hygiene, each card shows a young, pouting female model posing seductively and appealing to the playboy.
Naipes Vigor S.R.L.
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by Simon Wintle
VIGOR S.R.L (1955 - c1975) manufactured a range of playing cards and card games, including Chinita, La Estrella, Barcelonesa, La Española, Fantasio, Las Rosas, Pokerin, Cartas Gitanas and a Hungarian Seasons pack.
Mesmaekers Spanish Pack, c.1875
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by Simon Wintle
Mesmaekers Spanish Pack for export to Spanish colonies and South American countries, c.1875
Spanish Cards c.1920
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by Simon Wintle
Spanish-suited Playing Cards manufactured by Van Genechten, c.1920.
Minifusor Clásico
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by Simon Wintle
Minifusor Clásico, a modern re-drawing of the Catalan pattern published by Difusora, c.1980.
Naipes Joketa
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by Simon Wintle
“Naipes Joketa” by anonymous manufacturer, c.1975. A slightly elaborated version of conosur pattern.
Uruguayan Playing Cards
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by Simon Wintle
Until the 19th century playing cards were imported into Uruguay from Spain.
Argentinian Playing Cards - Naipes Argentinos
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by Simon Wintle
Playing cards were introduced to the Americas with Spanish explorers such as Columbus or Cortés.
C. Della Penna & Cía, Bs Aires, c.1930-1978
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by Simon Wintle
C. Della Penna S.A. playing card manufacturer and publisher, Buenos Aires, c.1930-1978.
Spanish Playing Cards
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by Simon Wintle
Spain has played a pivotal role in the history of playing cards in Europe and Latin America.
Justo Rodero e Hijos
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by Simon Wintle
Justo Rodero e Hijos, playing card manufacturer in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
J. M. Gandarillas, Buenos Aires, c.1815
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by Simon Wintle
Playing cards believed to have been designed in 1815 by the Chilean immigrant Manuel José Gandarillas in Buenos Aires and published the following year.
Casa Escasany
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by Simon Wintle
Naipes Casa Escasany ~ Magnificent novelty playing cards published by Casa Escasany, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1930s.
Francisco Girbau & Cia, Buenos Aires
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by Simon Wintle
Francisco Girbau & Cia, Buenos Aires, c.1890-1935
El Ciervo, c.1930
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by Simon Wintle
Sebastian Comas y Ricart - Hija de A. Comas “El Ciervo” Spanish Catalan pattern, c.1930.
Real Fábrica de Macharaviaya
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by Simon Wintle
This is the official Spanish National pattern of the 18th century. Design and production was controlled from Madrid as a source of national or regional revenue. The factory was located in the town of Macharaviaya, in the province of Málaga.
Swiss Spanish-Suited Cards, c.1875
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by Simon Wintle
Spanish-suited playing cards manufactured by J. Müller for export to Latin American countries, c.1875.
Naypes Finos made in Belgium
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by Simon Wintle
Belgian manufacturers were competing against Spanish makers. Features of the traditional Spanish designs, including many well-known brands, were imitated or plagiarised.
