Catalan Pattern Playing Cards
‘El Cid’ by Simeon Durá, Valencia, Spain
‘El Cid’ playing cards manufactured by Simeon Durá, Valencia, Spain.
Alejo Gabarró Catalan pattern
Alejo Gabarró “El Cuervo” Catalan pattern playing cards, Igualada, Spain, c.1904.
B.P. Grimaud pack for Bolivia
Spanish-suited pack made in France for sale in Bolivia, c.1880.
Baraja Cartomántica Chocolates Nelia
Some examples of playing cards made in Catalonia from the collection of Iris Mundus, Barcelona.
Baraja Hoja de Afeitar
La Baraja 'Hoja de Afeitar'. Baraja de Hojas Maravilla descalificadas como de primerísima categoría.
Cartes à Jouer Espagnoles
Cartes à Jouer Espagnoles Héron - Catalan pattern.
Catalan Playing Cards
With a distinct history stretching back to the early middle ages, many Catalans think of themselves as a separate nation from the rest of Spain.
El Ciervo N°4
“El Ciervo” No.4 manufactured by Hija de Antonio Comas during the Spanish Civil War, with mural crown and flag of the 2nd Republic on the ace of coins, c.1938.
El Ciervo, c.1930
Sebastian Comas y Ricart - Hija de A. Comas “El Ciervo” Spanish Catalan pattern, c.1930.
Fournier No. 55
Naipes Intransparentes de Una Hoja No.55 made by Hijos de Heraclio Fournier (Vitoria) for exportation to Argentina, c.1940.
Francisco Girbau & Cia, Buenos Aires
Francisco Girbau & Cia, Buenos Aires, c.1890-1935
Gráfica S.A., Bs Aires
Gráfica S.A. of Buenos Aires has produced a number of brands using the Catalan pattern.
Guarro y Cia Catalan pattern
Catalan pattern (‘Escudo de Barcelona’) with youthful courts and attractive colouring.
Heráldica Castanyer
Spanish Catalan pattern No.6 by Heráldica Castanyer, Sabadell (Barcelona), c.1980.
Instituto Nacional de Calidad 2006 awards
Spanish-suited playing cards made specially for the Instituto Nacional de Calidad 2006 awards.
J. Muñoz, Getafe (Madrid) c.1870s
Catalan pattern by unusual manufacturer from Madrid, J. Muñoz, Getafe, c.1870s.
Jeu D’Aluettes - Boéchat Frères c.1950
Jeu D’Aluettes manufactured by Boéchat Frères, Bordeaux, c.1950 with archaic Spanish features mixed with the standard Catalan pattern
José Maria Durán
Spanish Catalan pattern by José Maria Durán, Barcelona, c.1870.
Juan Roura Catalan
Catalan type by Juan Roura, La Hispano-Americana, Barcelona (1872 - 1962).
Juan Roura, Barcelona (1872 - 1962)
Juan Roura produced a range of popular designs including Catalán, Castilian and Cádiz patterns for domestic use exportation.