Advertising deck for Walkers Shortbread with Scottish scenes on the court cards and a tartan theme throughout, c.1998. The pack contains custom courts and number cards, two identical jokers and an information card.



Above: Advertising Deck for Walkers Shortbread, anonymous manufacturer, c.1998. 52 cards + 2 jokers + title card in box.


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