Piedmont
Piedmont Pattern
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by Simon Wintle
The Piedmont pattern is a very close relative to the French 'Paris' pattern. The courts are not named, however, and are divided horizontally (rather than diagonally).
Tarocco Piemontese by Giovanni Rossi
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by Simon Wintle
18th c. Piedmont Tarocchi by Giovanni Rossi, Turin.
Vergnano Tarot 1826-1851
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by Simon Wintle
Stefano Vergnano’s Tarot and playing card factory holds a special place in the history of the Tarot.