Netherlands
Playing cards have been known in the Low Countries since the 14th century
Albert Heijn’s Boffie Kwartetspel
The “Boffie” Kwartetspel was designed by Huibert Vet and published by Albert Heijn in 1936
1936
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.
1995
1969
BG Bouw Building Company
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by Simon Wintle
BG Bouw Dutch Building Company publicity deck manufactured by Carta Mundi, c.1980.
British American Tobacco patience
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by Matt Probert
Patience deck for British American Tobacco printed by Speelkaartenfabriek Nederland c.1940
Carel de Wagenaer
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by Simon Wintle
Facsimile edition of cards first published by Carel de Wagenaer, Amsterdam in c.1698
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.
1877
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.
2015
De Kloof
Advertising Playing Cards printed by Drukkerij Juten, published by “De Kloof” of Bergen op Zoom, Holland, c.1970
1970
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
Donald Duck Groente & Fruit Pretkwartet
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by Simon Wintle
Donald Duck Vegetables & Fruit Quartet exclusive from Jumbo supermarkets, © Disney 2016.
2016
Dutch costume playing cards
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by Paul Symons
Dutch costume playing cards made for the Dutch market in the second half of the 19th century.
1860
Dutch costume playing cards from an unknown maker
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by Paul Symons
Another pack of Dutch costume playing cards c.1880.
1880
Dutch Pattern for Van Perlstein
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by Simon Wintle
Brepols Dutch Pattern for Van Perlstein distillery, c.1960.
Early Spanish/Portuguese type
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by Simon Wintle
Fragment of a sheet of archaic Spanish-suited 'Dragon' playing cards found during restoration of a house in Antwerp built between 1559 and 1574
Esveco Specialities B.V.
Alto Imaging Group playing cards manufactured by Esveco Specialities B.V., c.1990s
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.
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
Genever Giraf
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by Simon Wintle
Dutch pattern advertising deck for Genever Giraf made by Van Genechten in the 1950s.
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
2012
Havermout Kwartetspel
“H-O Kwartetspel” children’s card game promoting quick cooking oatmeal (instant porridge), 1930s.
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
1960
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.
1679