Waddington’s Sporting Series
Waddington’s Sporting Series, 1933.
Waddington’s Sporting Series, 1933
Designs by Paul Brown, G.D. Armour, Barribal, George Dervill Rowlandson (1861-1928) and others
Waddington's Pictorial Playing Cards comprises over 80 subjects all beautifully lithographed in ten colours, gold and silver, and produced from original paintings by famous artists. Each pack is linen grained and complete with 22 carat gold edges.
1980s Revival
Above: the Hunting theme was still popular in the late 1970s & 1980s. The painting is signed R. L. Harvey. Image courtesy Matt Probert.
By Simon Wintle
Spain • Member since February 01, 1996
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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