Playing Cards from Paraguay
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.
Naipes Vencedor
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by Simon Wintle
Naipes Vencedor, manufactured in Paraguay by La Vencedora S.A, c.1985
