Black Cat Fortune Telling Game
Black Cat Fortune Telling Game published by Parker Bros, 1897
Black Cat Fortune Telling Game was first published by Parker Bros in 1897. Cards are printed in colours and show an illustration, a title (The Past, The Present, The Future, Love Matters, General Advice and Danger!) and a card suit symbol; on the reverse are 24 numbered answers or fortunes►
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Above: Black Cat Fortune Telling Cards published by Parker Bros, 1897. 24 cards, 6 sets x 4 (the illustrations are the same for each title group and all show a black cat and /or black and white kittens), with interpretations for various combinations printed on the reverse. Includes instruction leaflet. Images courtesy Nick Thomas.
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