1610 (Made)
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Woodcut designs for 24 playing cards, with a variety of characters on each card. One dated in the centre, 1610. Also: 13 sheets of trial impressions. Possibly features kings and jacks, as well as swords and coat of arms.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woodcut on paper |
| Brief description | Anonymous. Designs for 24 playing cards and 13 trial impressions. |
| Physical description | Woodcut designs for 24 playing cards, with a variety of characters on each card. One dated in the centre, 1610. Also: 13 sheets of trial impressions. Possibly features kings and jacks, as well as swords and coat of arms. |
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| Credit line | Presented by Alan S. Cole, Esq., C.B. |
| Object history | The phrase "Vive Les Bons Enfans Qui Lovent Souvent" has been cut into some of the design, although some of the lettering is unclear. This could possibly by translated to "Live the good children who often steal." |
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| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design, Accessions 1913, London: Printed for His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1914 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.704-1913 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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