Souvenir of Mexico
Souvenir of Mexico playing cards by Clemente Jacques y Cia, S.A., 1950s.
Souvenir of Mexico by Clemente Jacques y Cia, S.A., 1950s
This “Monuments and Images of Mexico” deck for the tourist souvenir market was produced by Clemente Jacques y Cia S.A. during the 1950s, printed by offset. A different tint is used on the photographs of Mexican cultural artefacts and historical hotspots in each suit. The title of each card is printed in Spanish below each image. The manufacturer's name can be read on one of the four Jokers (bottom row).
The cards reflect Mexico's picturesque capital city and many centuries worth of ancient artworks and monuments. But they are presented in international poker format, rather than with Mexican suit symbols.
Above: Souvenir of Mexico playing cards by Clemente Jacques y Cia, S.A. The complete deck contains 52 cards + 4 Jokers. The velvet covered box is shown below.
See also: Naipe Victoria • Naipes Nacionales • El Fenix • El León • Gallo Intransparente • Souvenir Playing Cards • Historic Boston Souvenir Playing Cards • Cook Islands Souvenir • Ecuador Turistico Souvenir • Galapagos Islands Souvenir • New Zealand Pictorial Playing Cards • Panama Canal Souvenir Playing Cards • Peru Souvenir Playing Cards • Peru Rail Souvenir Playing Cards • Fenno Products, Peru • Singapore Souvenir • Spanish Republic Souvenir • Málaga Souvenir Playing Cards • Swiss Scenic Aces Souvenir Playing Cards • Swiss Album Patience • World's Fair Souvenir • Vic Joc de Cartes, 1990 • C.L. Wüst: Brazil Scenic Aces • Vistas de Lima Souvenir Playing Cards • Vistas del Perú Souvenir Playing Cards • Naipe Ciudad de Quito, Ecuador • World Wide Fund for Nature-India • Argentina Souvenir Cards
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