Wheeler

20: English Card-Makers 1761-1905
An initial survey of 19th century playing-card production. More detailed information appears on other pages.

36: Minor Makers of the 19th Century
In 19th century England there were a number of makers who produced cards in relatively small quantities.

65: Adverts and related documents 1684-1877
Here are a few early advertisements relating to cards from newspapers 1684-1759 and a number of later 19th century documents of interest.

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Lenthall's Delightful Cards • Cards supposedly by Wheeler • No, It Isn't an Early Wheeler • Chloe Campbell's Wren Cards • Speed: the Motor Cards • “Melox” Happy Families • Playing Cards for the Pegu Club • Military Card Backs • The Worshipful Company • Cards 2023-24 • The Blitz and Wartime Card Production in Britain • Henry Reason's Game of Parliament • Aesop's Fables

Henry Wheeler, manufacturer, c.1828
In 1836 Henry Wheeler was found guilty of using forged duty Aces of Spades.

Thomas Wheeler
Thomas Wheeler appears in directories at 2 Richbell St (1799), 8 Middle Row, Holborn (1801), 118 Holborn Hill (1802-07) and 127 Holborn Hill (1807-21).