C. Hewson
Early English Playing Cards
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by Donald Welsh
Early examples of traditional, standard English playing cards of which the best known are those of Hewson of the seventeenth century, and Blanchard from the eighteenth century.
English cards from the reign of Charles II
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by Paul Bostock
This article explores a historic pack of English playing cards from circa 1675, likely used by King Charles II and Queen Catherine, detailing their significance, history and unique features
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Hewson
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by Simon Wintle
Antique English woodblock playing cards by a card maker named C. Hewson, mid-17th century.
Hewson Replica Pack
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by Simon Wintle
Hand-made replica 17th century English playing cards, based on museum originals.
United Kingdom
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by Simon Wintle
Playing cards first arrived in England during the 15th century, but none have survived from such an early date.