Tourists
Imagery of slightly eccentric tourists sightseeing in Egypt, or perhaps in the Alps, appears on the back of the box, the Ace of Spades and the Joker.
Tourists No.155
Tourists No.155 was a mid-range brand manufactured by the Russell & Morgan Printing Co. since the mid-1880s and then subsequently by U.S.P.C.C. until the brand was phased out in 1931.
Imagery of slightly eccentric tourists sightseeing in Egypt, or perhaps in the Alps, appears on the back of the box, the Ace of Spades and the Joker.
Above: an early edition of "Tourists No.155" playing cards manufactured by the Russell & Morgan Printing Co., c.1886. "No.155 A" probably indicated that the cards were enameled. Decks were supplied in a cardboard tuck-box. (Click image to see more). Images courtesy Rod Starling.
Right: the front of the box. Click to zoom→
REFERENCES
Dawson, Tom & Judy: The Hochman Encyclopedia of American Playing Cards, U.S. Games Systems Inc., 2000
All images on this page are from the collection of Rod Starling, author of "The Art and Pleasures of Playing Cards".
By Rod Starling (1936-2023)
United States • Member since January 09, 2013
Rod Starling was one of the founding members of the 52 Plus Joker card collectors club. He authored many articles for the club's quarterly newsletter, Clear the Decks. His collection encompasses both foreign and American decks. Rod also authored a book titled The Art and Pleasures of Playing Cards.
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