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. Their popularity is undoubtedy due to the imaginative artwork and graphic design which is sometimes overlooked, and the “then & now” of how things have changed.
Jigstar film star card game by Murphy Games Ltd, 1936. Read more →
Black Peter card game designed by Willy Mayrl for Piatnik. Read more →
Bull fighting card game publshed by Naipes Comas, 1969. Read more →
Majas Alfabets Spel beautifully illustrated by Lena Andersson, 1980s. Read more →
Puss in Boots card game manufactured by H. Fournier, 1981. Read more →
Gas Warm Homes Happy Families game published by British Gas, c.1980. Read more →
Gambling and Vice in the Hours of Charles V: card-playing in the local tavern Read more →
Fifth Centenary of the Discovery of America by Heraclio Fournier, 1992. Read more →
Donald Duck card game © Walt Disney Productions, by Naipes Fournier, 1984. Read more →
Playing cards have enormous educational value, with a long history and many diverse types and graphical styles from around the world... View More →
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