Playing cards have been with us since the 14th century, when they first entered popular culture. Over the centuries packs of cards, in all shapes and sizes, have been used for games, gambling, education, conjuring, advertising, fortune telling, political messages or the portrayal of national or ethnic identity. All over the world, whatever language is spoken, their significance is universal. Their popularity is also due to the imaginative artwork and graphic design which is sometimes overlooked, and the “then & now” of how things have changed.
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Sergeant-Major
• September 06, 2021 at 05:33pmSergeant-Major card game devised by W.G.Smith Read more →
Rex Pitts (1940-2021)
• August 19, 2021 at 11:41amWe are deeply saddened by news of the passing of Anthony Rex Pitts (1940-2021). Read more →
Crazy People
• May 21, 2021 at 09:49amCrazy People children’s card game illustrated by caricaturist and graphic artist Walter Trier, c.1950. Read more →
Andere Zeiten - Andere Kleider
• May 18, 2021 at 07:30am‘History of fashion’ cultural quartet game designed by Erika Werner-Nestler, 1954. Read more →
Netherlands Kostuum Kwartet
• May 16, 2021 at 07:45amDutch costumes quartet game designed by Gerard Huijg, 1983. Read more →
Panko
• May 15, 2021 at 12:40pmPanko (Votes for Women) suffragette card game published by Peter Gurney Ltd, c.1912. Read more →
Nederlands Stedenkwartet
• May 13, 2021 at 05:24pmNederlands Stedenkwartet with heraldic needlepoint patterns by Permin, c.1970. Read more →
Panto People
• May 11, 2021 at 11:57amPanto People published by E. S. & A. Robinson, c.1930s. Read more →
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