Naipes ‘Tito’, Camilloni Hnos
Naipes ‘Tito’, Camilloni Hnos, Montevideo, c.1950.
Naipes ‘Tito’ Intransparentes de una hoja, Tipo Frances, Camilloni Hnos, Dante 2232, Montevideo, c.1950
40-card 'Parisian' Spanish pattern based on designs made in France for export to South America during the 19th century. Camilloni Hnos also produced Naipes Miguelito which are identical except for the brand details on the four of cups.


Above: Naipes ‘Tito’ manufactured for ‘Piedra Alta’ by Camilloni Ltda, Montevideo, 1950s. 40 cards in box, standard Parisian Spanish pattern. It is a curious feature of this pattern that the king of cups has only one leg!


Above: Naipes ‘Tito’ manufactured for ‘Derby’ by Camilloni Ltda, Montevideo, 1950s. 40 cards in box.

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