Archives
2012 • February
Clifford Toys
Clifford Toys is a brand name of F. Levy & Co., Ltd, London, sellers of toys and fancy goods.
Tower Press children’s card games
A series of card games for children published by Tower Press during the 1950s which evoke the optimism and love of fun of that era.
Woodland Old Maid
Woodland Old Maid, a Pepys Card Game illustrated by Racey Helps, first published c.1957.
Snip Snap
Decimal Snap created by Eric Wagstaff, published by Michael Stanfield Holdings, London 1968.
Tunisia
Playing Cards in Tunisia. Chkobba is one of the most popular card games in Tunisia, mainly played by men in coffee shops but also played at home by men and women alike.
Belisha
Belisha, published by Castell Brothers Ltd (Pepys Games) in 1937, was produced with a desire to make a helpful contribution to the national Safety First campaign.
Shakespeare 300th Anniversary
Shakespeare 300th Anniversary playing cards designed by John Leighton (1822-1912).
Victoria Diamond Jubilee
Playing cards commemorating Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, manufactured by Chas Goodall & Son, 1897.
Boudoir
“Boudoir” playing cards were introduced by Chas Goodall & Son in 1906 in a new, slimmer size.
Recado de Bastos - Gaucho Scrapbook
Recado de Bastos (‘Gaucho Scrapbook’) Gaucho-themed deck from Argentina, 2006