Playing Cards from Belgium
Genoese pattern
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by Simon Wintle
The design is purely 'Parisian' but the colouring is green, red, yellow and black. Belgium has taken this pattern for general use.
High School Musical 3: Senior Year
American teen film depicting students staging their last spring musical.
Historical Characters
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by Simon Wintle
Double-ended deck with historical characters and jacks as jesters by Daveluy, c.1850.
Historical Patience
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by Simon Wintle
Patience game with fantasy historical figures by Daveluy, Bruges, c.1875.
Isle of Man playing cards made by Glénisson of Turnhout
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by Paul Symons
Two souvenir packs with different court cards made by Glénisson for the Isle of Man, c.1880.
Jeu de Cartes No.1
Henri Meunier was a Belgian Art Nouveau lithographer, etcher, illustrator, bookbinder and poster designer of the Belle Époque. His first introduction to art was in his father's workshop; then he completed his art studies at the Academy d'Ixelles.
Jeu Quatre Empereurs
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by Simon Wintle
Brazilian scenic aces with emperors of Brazil, Austria and France and other dignitaries on the court cards.
John Player Special
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by Simon Wintle
John Player Special non-standard playing cards created by the illustrator Nick Price, 1987
L’union fait la force
“L’Union Fait la Force”, sometimes known as “the Allied pack”, has the four suits dedicated to the victorious nations of the Second World War.
Léonard Biermans, Turnhout
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by Simon Wintle
Léonard Biermans had been employed by Brepols from 1871-1874 before opening his own playing card factory in 1875.
Les Cartes pour l'Égalité
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by Paul Symons
Playing cards for gender equality, created on the 500th anniversary of classic French cards
Lion Brand No.1492 : Jet Fuel
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by Matt Probert
Advertising deck for "Jet" fuels, and "Lion Brand" No.1429 manufactured in Belgium by Biermans, 1960s.
Louis De Poortere
Psychedelic designs promoting Louis De Poortere, a company selling carpets and rugs.
