Sikar
Publicity playing cards for the Dutch credit company Sitters & van der Kar. The four Aces and Joker feature abstract geometric designs in the style of Art Deco.
Sikar
Speelkaartenfabriek Nederland, Amsterdam, 1935
Publicity playing cards for the Dutch credit company Sitters & van der Kar. The four Kings wear fashionable dress of the time, including top hat and tails, whilst the working class Jacks are less pretentious. The four Aces and Joker feature abstract geometric designs in the style of Art Deco. The overall colour scheme is somewhat subdued.
Above: publicity playing cards for the Dutch credit firm Sitters & van der Kar. The back shows various affordable repayment plans. 52 cards + Joker, 89x60mm. Different backs are also known. Images courtesy Barney Townshend.
By Barney Townshend
United Kingdom • Member since October 06, 2015
Retired Airline Pilot, interested in: Transformation Playing Cards, Karl Gerich and Elaine Lewis. Secretary of the EPCS. Treasurer of the IPCS.
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