Noah’s Deck
“Noah’s Deck” designed by Ljiljana Rylands, c.1990.
“Noah’s Deck” was designed by Ljiljana Rylands, featuring animals from Noah’s Ark. Published by Alan Hutchison & Co Ltd, London in c.1990. The four suits are represented by: insects (spades), terrestrial mammals (hearts), birds (clubs) and fish (diamonds). Two different jokers depict a harlequin monkey.

Above: cards from “Noah’s Deck” designed by Ljiljana Rylands courtesy of the Portal Gallery, deck published by Alan Hutchison & Co Ltd of London, c.1990. 52 cards + 2 jokers in box.

By Matt Probert
Member since March 02, 2012
View ArticlesI have adored playing cards since before I was seven years old, and was brought up on packs of Waddington's No 1. As a child I was fascinated by the pictures of the court cards.
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