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Closely following the development of visual advertising in general, such as on labels, packaging, posters and TV commercials, advertising playing cards seek to find ways to associate products with our inner desires and longings, with our identity and who we want to be. Some packs are widely distributed as part of larger promotions, others are more exclusive. In some cases single cards are collected from inside the advertised product, thereby stimulating further sales to complete a full set.

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Las Cartas de Sara

Las Cartas de Sara

Las Cartas de Sara (Yerba Mate) based on an idea by Diego Silva Pintos and illustrated by Hogue. Produced by Color/9, c.2003.

Leadmill playing cards

Leadmill playing cards

Promotional pack for an arts centre in Sheffield with designs by Martin F. Bedford.

Legendary Harley-Davidson

Legendary Harley-Davidson

Legendary Harley-Davidson Playing Cards, c.1995.

Léonard Biermans, Turnhout

Léonard Biermans, Turnhout

Léonard Biermans had been employed by Brepols from 1871-1874 before opening his own playing card factory in 1875.

Lever Brothers miniatures

Lever Brothers miniatures

Two miniature card games promoting Vim Scouring Powder and Sunshine Soap, 1930s.

Liebig Beef Extract

Liebig Beef Extract

The first cards, or “chromos”, were published in 1872 and during the next 100 years almost 2,000 series were issued as a form of advertisement, but also educational as they cover almost every field of knowledge.

Lion Brand No.1492 : Jet Fuel

Lion Brand No.1492 : Jet Fuel

Advertising deck for "Jet" fuels, and "Lion Brand" No.1429 manufactured in Belgium by Biermans, 1960s.

Lion Coffee

Lion Coffee

Lion Coffee Mother Goose card game, late 19th C.

Liverpool Daily Post

Liverpool Daily Post

“Mercury” playing cards produced for the Liverpool Cooperative Society, printed by the Liverpool Daily Post, c.1930

Loewe

Loewe

Deck designed by J. L. Picardo for Loewe, 1959.

Loewe: Moda Europea Siglo XVII

Loewe: Moda Europea Siglo XVII

Luxury pack for the Spanish fashion house Loewe, with 17th century costume designs by Margot Hamilton Hill.

Lorilleux International

Lorilleux International

Promotional pack for Lorilleux International’s Lotus inks, with designs by James Hodges.

Louis De Poortere

Louis De Poortere

Psychedelic designs promoting Louis De Poortere, a company selling carpets and rugs.

Lovely Day for a Guinness

Lovely Day for a Guinness

Lovely Day for a Guinness deck published by Shamrock Gift Co Dublin.

Lucky Buddha Beer

Lucky Buddha Beer

Deck made in China in c.2010 advertising the Chinese brew “Lucky Beer, the enlightened beer”

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysian-made deck of cards produced for Malaysian Airline Systems (MAS).

Manchester United Playing Cards

Manchester United Playing Cards

Deck produced for Manchester United Football Club published in 2006.

Marmite

Marmite

Fifty-Four images celebrating a UK savoury spread, that has been around one hundred and twenty two years! It's about time!

Max Velthuijs for KLM

Max Velthuijs for KLM

Playing cards designed by Max Velthuijs for KLM airlines first published c.1964

Maxim playing cards

Maxim playing cards

Publicity pack from Nintendo for Maxim freeze dried coffee.