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Playing cards have been with us since the 14th century, when they first entered popular culture. Over the centuries packs of cards, in all shapes and sizes, have been used for games, gambling, education, conjuring, advertising, fortune telling, political messages or the portrayal of national or ethnic identity. All over the world, whatever language is spoken, their significance is universal. Their popularity is also due to the imaginative artwork and graphic design which is sometimes overlooked, and the “then & now” of how things have changed.

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Thomas Creswick

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Thomas Creswick was a paper-maker and wholesale stationer. Playing cards were produced from c.1820 onwards.

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Thomas Creswick

Thomas Creswick was a paper-maker and wholesale stationer. Playing cards were produced from c.1820 onwards.

Thomas Creswick

32: The Not-So-Minor Cardmakers of the 19th Century - Part 3

A survey of the cards made by Creswick and Hardy, with a brief mention of De La Rue, Goodall and Reynolds.

32: The Not-So-Minor Cardmakers of the 19th Century - Part 3

20: English Card-Makers 1761-1905

An initial survey of 19th century playing-card production. More detailed information appears on other pages.

20: English Card-Makers 1761-1905

Thomas Creswick

Thomas Creswick was a paper-maker and wholesale stationer. Playing cards were produced from c.1820 onwards.

Thomas Creswick