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1998 • June
Games & Print Services
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by Simon Wintle
Games & Print Services Limited, of Canvey Island, now part of Cartamundi.
Playing Card Design
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by Simon Wintle
The playing card calls for artistic treatment and although the constrained size imposes some limitations there is an almost bewildering wealth and variety of designs in playing cards and their tuck boxes. The serious player requires design to be unobtrusive so that aesthetic considerations remain in the background. However, with modern manufacturing technology more eye-catching designs are becoming popular as gifts, collectibles and for their attractive appearance.
United Kingdom
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by Simon Wintle
Playing cards first arrived in England during the 15th century, but none have survived from such an early date.