Latin America
Colombian playing cards.
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.
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.
Agostino Bergallo
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by Simon Wintle
Agostino Bergallo Spanish pattern made for South American countries
Aparcero
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by Simon Wintle
Naipes Argentinos 'La Partida' y 'Aparcero' published by Obsequios Empresarios Argentinos, Santa Fe.
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.
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.
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
2003
Bicicleta num.810
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by Simon Wintle
The United States Playing Card Co. issued Spanish versions of their flagship brand.
1904
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.
Casa Escasany
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by Simon Wintle
Naipes Casa Escasany ~ Magnificent novelty playing cards published by Casa Escasany, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1930s.
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
Copa de Oro 1980
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by Simon Wintle
Naipes “Copa de Oro 1980” manufactured by Compañía General de Fósforos Montevideana, 1980.
1980
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.
1930
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.
1940
Francisco Girbau & Cia, Buenos Aires
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by Simon Wintle
Francisco Girbau & Cia, Buenos Aires, c.1890-1935
Giuseppe Cattino
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by Simon Wintle
Playing cards manufactured in Italy by Giuseppe Cattino and Paolo Montanar for Spanish markets.
Instituto Nacional de Calidad 2006 awards
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by Simon Wintle
Spanish-suited playing cards made specially for the Instituto Nacional de Calidad 2006 awards.
2006
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.
Justo Rodero e Hijos
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by Simon Wintle
Justo Rodero e Hijos, playing card manufacturer in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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.
Las Cartas de Tacuabe by Manos del Uruguay
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by Simon Wintle
Tacuabé was a Charrúa native from Uruguay, an indigenous tribe that became extinct following European conquest and colonisation.
2001
Latin American Playing Cards
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by Simon Wintle
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.
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
1875
Minifusor Clásico
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by Simon Wintle
Minifusor Clásico, a modern re-drawing of the Catalan pattern published by Difusora, c.1980.
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.
1970
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.
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.
1815
1995
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.
Naipes Finos — No.304 Spanish Pack
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by Simon Wintle
Spanische Spielkarten "Naipes Finos" No.304, manufactured by B. Dondorf designed by the catalan artist Apel-les Mestres, Barcelona, 1902.
1902
Naipes Joketa
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by Simon Wintle
“Naipes Joketa” by anonymous manufacturer, c.1975. A slightly elaborated version of conosur pattern.
1975
Naipes No. 71 Los Leones
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by Simon Wintle
Naipes No. 71 Los Leones by The United States Playing Card Co., c.1900.
1900
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.
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.
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.
Panama playing cards
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by Simon Wintle
Not a lot of playing cards have been produced in Panama, only a couple of locally-produced tourist souvenir packs.
Parisian style Spanish deck by Grimaud
Parisian style Spanish deck by Grimaud for export to Uruguay.
Parke-Davis Pharmaceuticals
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by Simon Wintle
Parke-Davis Pharmaceuticals, c.1998 & Bodegas Trapiche, 2003.
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.
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 Domecq
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by Simon Wintle
Anglo-American pattern for Pedro Domecq Mexican brandy made by Productos Leo S.A., c.2000.
2000