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Bertschinger y Codina - Cartes Françaises

Published December 20, 2024 Updated December 23, 2024

French ‘Paris’ pattern made by Bertschinger y Codina, Barcelona, c.1850.

1850 Spain Bertschinger y Codina Paris Pattern

Single-ended French ‘Paris’ pattern pack (Cartes Françaises) made by Bertschinger y Codina, Barcelona, c.1850. The court cards have the normal fleurs-de-lis decorations and historical names, while the manufacturer’s name and address in Barcelona appears on the wrapper

French ‘Paris’ pattern made by Bertschinger y Codina, Barcelona, c.1850. Source gallica.bnf.fr / BnF French ‘Paris’ pattern made by Bertschinger y Codina, Barcelona, c.1850. Source gallica.bnf.fr / BnF French ‘Paris’ pattern made by Bertschinger y Codina, Barcelona, c.1850. Source gallica.bnf.fr / BnF French ‘Paris’ pattern made by Bertschinger y Codina, Barcelona, c.1850. Source gallica.bnf.fr / BnF

Above: standard French ‘Paris’ pattern made by Bertschinger y Codina, Plaza del Correo Viejo nº 12, Barcelona, c.1850. Square corners, stencil-coloured, 32 cards in wrapper. Bibliothèque nationale de France • Jeu de cartes au portrait français édité pour l'Espagne

France had a significant cultural influence on Spain during the 19th century, and adopting French designs helped Spanish manufacturers appeal to consumers who admired French culture and aesthetics. They may even have been used in gambling establishments. Thus, by producing these cards, Bertschinger y Codina could tap into a broader international market and meet the preferences of a diverse audience.

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