Netherlands
Playing cards have been known in the Low Countries since the 14th century
Netherlands
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by Simon Wintle
Playing cards have been known in the Low Countries since the 14th century
Netherlands Kostuum Kwartet
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by Simon Wintle
Dutch costumes quartet game designed by Gerard Huijg, 1983.
Nederlands Stedenkwartet
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by Simon Wintle
Nederlands Stedenkwartet with heraldic needlepoint patterns by Permin, c.1970.
Havermout Kwartetspel
“H-O Kwartetspel” children’s card game promoting quick cooking oatmeal (instant porridge), 1930s.
Stationskwartetspel
Railway Stations quartet game illustrated by Wim Dolk and published by Servex BV, Utrecht, 1975.
Natuurkwartet
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by Simon Wintle
Nature Quartet game published by Staatsbosbeheer, printed by Roem Speelkaarten, Kampen.
Sprookjes Kwartet
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by Simon Wintle
Fairy Tales quartet published by Heinrich Schwarz + Co for Dutch market, c.1970.
Saint-Martin Island Souvenir
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by Matt Probert
St-Martin Island Souvenir published by Editions Exbrayat.
Donald Duck Groente & Fruit Pretkwartet
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by Simon Wintle
Donald Duck Vegetables & Fruit Quartet exclusive from Jumbo supermarkets, © Disney 2016.
Carel de Wagenaer
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by Simon Wintle
Facsimile edition of cards first published by Carel de Wagenaer, Amsterdam in c.1698
Four Days of Walking Event
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by Matt Probert
Dutch playing cards promoting the annual International Four Days of Walking Event held in Holland, 2016
Hidden meanings in painting by Jheronimus Bosch
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by Simon Wintle
Medieval View of Gambling in the ‘Garden of Earthly Delights’ by Jheronimus Bosch
Cartes de Luxe (1877) facsimile
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by Simon Wintle
‘Cartes de Luxe’ first published by Biermans in 1877 was reproduced in facsimile by Amstel Beer in c.1980.
Genever Giraf
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by Simon Wintle
Dutch pattern advertising deck for Genever Giraf made by Van Genechten in the 1950s.
Piket Fijne Speelkaarten, c.1925-30
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by Simon Wintle
‘Piket Fijne Speelkaarten’ by La Turnhoutoise, c.1925-30.
BG Bouw Building Company
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by Simon Wintle
BG Bouw Dutch Building Company publicity deck manufactured by Carta Mundi, c.1980.
Max Velthuijs for KLM
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by Simon Wintle
Playing cards designed by Max Velthuijs for KLM airlines first published c.1964
British American Tobacco patience
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by Matt Probert
Patience deck for British American Tobacco printed by Speelkaartenfabriek Nederland c.1940
Royal Dutch Mail
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by Matt Probert
Elegant “Nieuw Neerlandia” pattern designed by M.A. Koekkoek and produced by Speelkaartenfabriek Nederland, c.1930s
Nationaal Speelkaart Nº 165
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by Simon Wintle
Wüst: Nationaal Speelkaart Nº 165 issued for the Dutch market
Archaeological find: old playing cards under the floorboards
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by Simon Wintle
The municipal archaeological service in Dordrecht (Netherlands) recently found some antique playing cards under the floorboards inside an old public bar.
Speelkaartenfabriek Nederland Maritime Deck
Dutch Maritime pack designed by J.Verhoeven and printed by Speelkaartenfabriek Nederland c1938
Grolsch Brewery
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by Matt Probert
A somewhat unusual deck specially designed for Grolsch Breweries evoking self-expression and independence of spirit, c.2012
Ronia Genoese Pattern
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by Simon Wintle
‘Ronia’ Genoese Pattern made in Hungary for the Dutch market, c.1970
Dutch Pattern for Van Perlstein
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by Simon Wintle
Brepols Dutch Pattern for Van Perlstein distillery, c.1960.
Cultura Playing Card Deck by Mankin Chan
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by Adam Wintle
A full custom deck of playing cards, inspired by the different cultures of the world; including China, Italy, USA and the Netherlands.
Flemish Hunting Deck
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by Simon Wintle
Set of medieval playing cards with King, Queen, Knave and numeral cards from one to ten in each of four suits which refer to the activity of hunting, as practiced by the nobility.
Noord Braband
“Historical Playing Cards” originally commissioned by Northern Brabant Insurance Society and manufactured by Speelkaartenfabriek Nederland in 1943
Nederlandse Speelkaarten Fabriek
Shipping line playing cards produced by Nederlandse Speelkaarten Fabriek, c.1910 offering a virtual tour of destinations to the Far East
Speelkaarten-Fabriek Nederland “Fortuna”
Speelkaarten-Fabriek Nederland for Royal West Indian Mail Service, c.1926
De Kloof
Advertising Playing Cards printed by Drukkerij Juten, published by “De Kloof” of Bergen op Zoom, Holland, c.1970
Esveco Specialities B.V.
Alto Imaging Group playing cards manufactured by Esveco Specialities B.V., c.1990s
Dienst Justitiële Inrichtingen
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by Simon Wintle
Playing cards published by the Dutch Prison Service, giving a look behind the gates of Judicial / Custodial institutions
Kriegs-Spiel by Peter Schencken, Amsterdam
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by Simon Wintle
Peter Schencken of Amsterdam copied the "Jeu de la Guerre" or "Das Kriegs-Spiel" (with German captions) originated by Gilles de La Boissière and published by Mariette in 1668 in Paris.
Albert Heijn’s Boffie Kwartetspel
The “Boffie” Kwartetspel was designed by Huibert Vet and published by Albert Heijn in 1936
Wereldvlucht Kwartet
Published in 1933, this game celebrated the burgeoning passenger services by air around the world. Spears Weltflug Quartette was produced in German, Dutch and English versions.
