Christmas Playing Cards
Christmas Playing Cards published by Novelty Playing Cards, Syracuse, New York, 1986.
Christmas Playing Cards published by Novelty Playing Cards, Syracuse, New York, 1986. The twelve court cards, four aces and two jokers each contain comical cartoons relating to the Christmas season, and the four non-standard suit symbols are reindeer, snowmen, elves and christmas trees. See the Box►
Above: Christmas Playing Cards published by Novelty Playing Cards, Syracuse, New York, 1986
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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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Danny Whittaker
23 March 2023, 01:52I have a copy of this deck, though the back of the cards matches the box cover rather than the red & green stripes shown in the image.