Souvenir Playing Cards
The Glasgow Pack
Issued to celebrate Glasgow’s reign as European City of Culture in 1990, with city views and works of art.
The Stage No.65
The court cards and Aces each feature four portraits of famous theatre stars from the 1890s inside round frames, against a background pattern based on traditional court cards.
Three Kingdoms
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by Simon Wintle
One of an extensive range of Chinese historical, art and culture playing cards, Three Kingdoms playing cards describes the historical story of the Three Kingdoms period, the political and military struggles between the contending rulers.
Treasures of the Hermitage / Shedevry Ermitazha
‘Treasures of the Hermitage Museum’ souvenir playing cards (‘Shedevry Ermitazha’), Russia.
Treasures of the Russian Museum
Treasures of the Russian Museum / Russkii Muzei : suvenirnye igral’nye karty.
Trinidad Carnival Playing Cards
“Allfours Carnival Playing Cards” designed by Gabby Woodham, Trinidad, 1995
Ukrainian souvenir playing cards
Ukrains’ki karti gral’ni suvenirni / Ukrainian souvenir playing cards designed by Andrii Letn’ov, c.2012.
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
One of a series of sumptuous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express playing cards produced by B.P. Grimaud for the VSOE gift collection. The 3/4 length court cards depict people in Oriental costumes.
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Playing Cards
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by Simon Wintle
The images for the cards were inspired by the typical passengers who traveled in luxury style in the 1920s and 30s.
Views from Norway
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by Matt Probert
“54 Views from Norway” souvenir playing cards published by Normanns Kunstforlag A/S, c.1990s.
Views of Ireland
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by Simon Wintle
Selected views of Ireland Souvenir playing cards published by the Irish Tourist Association, 1950s
Views of New Zealand
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by Simon Wintle
Views of New Zealand published by G.B.Scott Souvenirs, Auckland, c.1960.
Vintage skyscraper playing cards
Vintage skyscraper playing cards published by Inkstone Design, Inc., 2005.
Vistas de Lima
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by Simon Wintle
Souvenir of Peru playing cards made by Standard Playing Card Co., Chicago, c.1910
Vistas del Perú, c.1920s
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by Simon Wintle
Vistas del Perú souvenir deck, made in USA and imported by Edw. E. Muecke, Lima, Peru, c.1920s.