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Österreichisches Trachten-quartett

Published April 18, 2021 Updated May 29, 2022

Österreichisches Trachten-quartett Nr.282 published by Ferd Piatnik & Söhne.

1960 Austria Piatnik Fashion & Costume Folklore Card Games Quartet

Österreichisches Trachten-quartett Nr.282 featuring Austrian traditional folk costumes, published by Ferd Piatnik & Söhne. Each set shows a landscape, a man, woman and children, and the shield from the community or region of origin. In some cases there is an association with local crafts, folk music or dancing. See the Rules

Österreichisches Trachten-quartett Nr.282 published by Ferd Piatnik & Söhne Österreichisches Trachten-quartett Nr.282 published by Ferd Piatnik & Söhne Österreichisches Trachten-quartett Nr.282 published by Ferd Piatnik & Söhne Österreichisches Trachten-quartett Nr.282 published by Ferd Piatnik & Söhne

Above: Österreichisches Trachten-quartett Nr.282 published by Spielkartenfabrik Ferd Piatnik & Söhne, c.1960. 36 cards.

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