Chas Goodall and Son
Today nothing remains of Charles Goodall's Camden Works, where three-quarters of the playing cards printed in Britain were produced.
Chas Goodall and Son 1820-1922
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by Simon Wintle
Today nothing remains of Charles Goodall's Camden Works, where three-quarters of the playing cards printed in Britain were produced.
Rainbow
Rainbow card game and colour mixing guide printed by Goodall & Sons for Robert Johnson, c.1920.
66: Adverts and related material 1862-1900
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by Ken Lodge
Some further material relating to cards from nineteenth and twentieth century periodicals.
Ocean to Ocean Canada Souvenir
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by Simon Wintle
“Ocean to Ocean” Canadian Pictorial Souvenir pack by Chas Goodall & Son Ltd, c.1912.
Ocean to Ocean Souvenir of Canada, c.1905
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by Matt Probert
Ocean to Ocean Souvenir of Canada by Chas Goodall & Son Ltd, c.1905.
1893 Worshipful Company Pack
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by Rod Starling
Worshipful Company Pack manufactured by Chas Goodall & Son, 1893.
Progressive Whist Cards
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by Tony Hall
There are references to “progressive whist” or “whist drives” during the 19th and early years of the 20th century but this form of the game came into its own during the 1920s and 30s.
Historic Shakespeare
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by Simon Wintle
Historic Shakespeare with courts featuring Shakespearean characters, Chas Goodall & Son, 1893.
52: The Isle of Man
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by Ken Lodge
The Isle of Man has always been a tax haven within the British Isles and it has also had some interesting packs of cards.
Derby Day
Derby Day race game published by Parker Games’ English subsidiary at Ivy Lane, London, from 1908 to around 1920.
A Pair of Transformation Packs
Two similar but fascinatingly different hand-drawn transformation decks by the same artist, c.1875
Whist and Gaming Counters and Markers
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by Tony Hall
History.of Whist and Gaming Counters and Markers from the 18th Century to modern times.
Goodall c.1845-60
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by Rod Starling
Goodall’s earliest cards were traditional in appearance but in around 1845 ‘modernised’ courts were designed
Goodall & Son’s Patience & Miniature packs
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by Simon Wintle
Goodall & Son’s Patience & Miniature packs came in various styles of box and back design, c.1890-1930.
27: Cards at Strangers’ Hall, Norwich
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by Ken Lodge
There is a very interesting collection of playing cards held at the Strangers' Hall Museum in Norwich.
Japanesque
Goodall’s “Japanesque” brand was used for stationery products since around 1880 but these playing cards were added to the range in around 1900.
Nineteenth Century Pack
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by Rod Starling
A magnificent example of Goodall & Son’s range of chromolithographed Commemorative playing cards from the late nineteenth century..
20: English Card-Makers 1761-1905
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by Ken Lodge
An initial survey of 19th century playing-card production. More detailed information appears on other pages.
7: Brands and Packs
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by Ken Lodge
The introduction of brands commenced during the late 19th century as a development of the old qualities: Moguls, Harrys, Highlanders and Merry Andrews.
Shakespeare 300th Anniversary
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by Simon Wintle
Shakespeare 300th Anniversary playing cards designed by John Leighton (1822-1912).
Victoria Diamond Jubilee
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by Simon Wintle
Playing cards commemorating Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, manufactured by Chas Goodall & Son, 1897.
Boudoir
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by Simon Wintle
“Boudoir” playing cards were introduced by Chas Goodall & Son in 1906 in a new, slimmer size.
Rameses Fortune Telling
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by Simon Wintle
The Rameses Fortune Telling Cards were manufactured by Chas. Goodall & Son Ltd, London, c.1910, around the same time as Rameses The Egyptian Wonderworker, was performing.
Playing Card Design
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by Simon Wintle
The design of a pack of playing cards involves a balance between utilitarian constraints and artistic possibilities.
Irish Heroic
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by Simon Wintle
The costumes and details of this pack are in the spirit of "The Heroic Period of Irish History".
Spanish suited pack for Nestlé
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by Simon Wintle
Spanish-suited pack produced by Chas Goodall & Son Ltd for South America.
Chas Goodall and Son 1820-1922
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by Simon Wintle
Today nothing remains of Charles Goodall's Camden Works, where three-quarters of the playing cards printed in Britain were produced.