Cartes de Conversation
Question and answer game printed by Daveluy, Bruges. Each card contains a question (Q.) and an answer (R.).
Each card contains an answer (R) and a question (Q) in French, decorated with a purple border and centreline. Housed in a box of pasted cardboard and a wrapper . Q&A card games provided a structured, enjoyable way for people to engage in conversation and amuse one another. Also, recent advances in print technology allowed for mass production of books, cards and games, making them more affordable.
Above: ‘Cartes de Conversation’ questions & answers card game printed by Daveluy, Bruges, c.1880. Image credit: National Playing Card Museum, Turnhout.
Reference
National Playing Card Museum, Turnhout: object number S01122►
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