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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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Peter Gurney

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Gurney was not the only printer who went briefly into the playing card business during the twentieth century.

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38: Peter Gurney and Other 20th Century Minor Makers

Gurney was not the only printer who went briefly into the playing card business during the twentieth century.

38: Peter Gurney and Other 20th Century Minor Makers

Panko

Panko (Votes for Women) suffragette card game published by Peter Gurney Ltd, c.1912.

Panko

38: Peter Gurney and Other 20th Century Minor Makers

Gurney was not the only printer who went briefly into the playing card business during the twentieth century.

38: Peter Gurney and Other 20th Century Minor Makers