Archives
2017 • March
Mayall Press Art Studies
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by Matt Probert
Photographic playing cards - each face having an "art study" of a female nude, Mayall Press, Stockwell, London, c.1946.
Perspectives on the History of Tarot
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by Simon Wintle
Tarot, originally a 15th century card game from Italy, has evolved into a form of personal mysticism and spiritual exploration, offering new visions of expanding awareness.
Norway’s Beauty Spots
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by Matt Probert
Views of Norway’s Beauty Spots Souvenir playing cards published by Nyborg in collaboration with Oslo Travel Association, 1950s.
Biggles
Biggles card game published by Pepys Games in 1955 based on the popular books by Capt W E Johns.
Georg Kapfler
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by Simon Wintle
Antique deck of old Bohemian playing cards of the German type manufactured by Georg Kapfler and dated 1611.
Vienna (ex-Lyon) pattern
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by Matt Probert
‘Vienna pattern’ derived from archaic Lyon pattern by Ferd Piatnik & Söhne A.G., c.1926-1934.
Prince of Wales National Relief Fund 1914
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by Matt Probert
A two-pack patience set produced by Thomas De la Rue on behalf of the Prince of Wales National Relief Fund in 1914.
Cartas Gitanas
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by Simon Wintle
The designs of these fortune-telling cards are largely taken from nineteenth century Austrian "Rural Scenes" Tarock cards.
Saint-Martin Island Souvenir
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by Matt Probert
St-Martin Island Souvenir published by Editions Exbrayat.
Elephante No.50
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by Simon Wintle
‘Elephante No.50’ Cadiz pattern produced in Brazil, probably by Azevedo & Cia, Recife, c.1920.
