Black Peter, c.1940
Black Peter card deck for children printed in Riga during World War II, believed to have been designed by a Latvian artist.
Black Peter, c.1940
Black Peter card deck for children printed in Riga during World War II, believed to have been designed by a Latvian artist. Altogether there are 11 animal pairs (male-female) and 1 Black Peter card (bear). The animals depicted are: elephant, lion, cow, horse, pig, goat, deer, monkey, fox, dog and cat. See also: Schwarzer Peter Pekka-Peli Happy Families Peruvian Animals Quartet
Above: cards from Black Peter card deck for children printed in Riga during World War II, believed to have been designed by a Latvian artist.
See also: Noddy Happy Families Jaques' Illustrated Proverbs Jaques' Happy Families Walt Disney Cromy Card Games Zoo Comics
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I am the founder of The World of Playing Cards (est. 1996), a website dedicated to the history, artistry and cultural significance of playing cards and tarot. Over the years I have researched various areas of the subject, acquired and traded collections and contributed as a committee member of the IPCS and graphics editor of The Playing-Card journal. Having lived in Chile, England, Wales, and now Spain, these experiences have shaped my work and passion for playing cards. Amongst my achievements is producing a limited-edition replica of a 17th-century English pack using woodblocks and stencils—a labour of love. Today, the World of Playing Cards is a global collaborative project, with my son Adam serving as the technical driving force behind its development. His innovative efforts have helped shape the site into the thriving hub it is today. You are warmly invited to become a contributor and share your enthusiasm.
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