Lithuania
During the 20th century Lithuanian printers produced striking playing cards containing Lithuanian symbols and national heroes.
Estonia
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by Simon Wintle
Estonia's first period of independence lasted 22 years, beginning in 1918, and this period was one of great cultural advancement.
Four Races
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by Simon Wintle
“Four Races” playing cards designed by Latvian artist Vilnis Rasa in 1989.
Lithuanian Playing Cards
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by Simon Wintle
During the 20th century Lithuanian printers produced striking playing cards containing Lithuanian symbols and national heroes.
Pilys
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by Simon Wintle
'Pilys' playing cards ('Castles') manufactured in Lithuania by Spindulys Printing House, Kaunas, c.1930-40.
Vaivorykste
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by Simon Wintle
Vaivorykštė ('the Rainbow') playing cards manufactured in Lithuania by Spindulys, 1930s. The deck has been reprinted by Fournier (Spain, 2004) and also in Lithuania.
Istorinės
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by Simon Wintle
Istorinės Historical Deck from Lithuania manufactured by Spindulys Playing Card Manufactory, Kaunas, c.1930s
Gedimino Stulpai
Gedimino Stulpai playing cards made in Lithuania by Spindulys Printing Co., Kaunas, depicting Lithuanian national symbolism.
Kunigaiksciai
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by Simon Wintle
Kunigaiksciai ('Dukes') playing cards published by Spindulys Printing Co., Kaunas, Lithuania during the period c.1920-1940.
Klubams
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by Simon Wintle
Klubams (for the clubs) playing cards manufactured in Lithuania by Spindulys Printing House (Kaunas), c.1930.
Estonia
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by Simon Wintle
Estonia's first period of independence lasted 22 years, beginning in 1918, and this period was one of great cultural advancement.
Gironda
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by Simon Wintle
8 cards and two jokers from the 'Gironda' pack, showing eminent statesmen and politicians from Lithuania from the 1990s.
Dviracio Kortos, 2001
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by Simon Wintle
Dviracio Kortos playing cards, based on 'Dviracio Zynios' ('The Bicycle's News'), a popular Lithuanian TV comedy show, in which actors satirize the vices and follies of modern society.
