Woodcut
ca. 1790 (made)
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Thirty-one playing cards with woodcut and stencilled designs: 7-10, Knave, Queen, King and Ace of spades, hearts and clubs; 7-9, Knave, Queen, King and Ace of diamonds.
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Materials and techniques | Woodcut and colour stencil |
Brief description | Portion of a pack of playing cards (31 cards), England, ca. 1790 |
Physical description | Thirty-one playing cards with woodcut and stencilled designs: 7-10, Knave, Queen, King and Ace of spades, hearts and clubs; 7-9, Knave, Queen, King and Ace of diamonds. |
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Credit line | Given by Isabel and Margaret Basnett |
Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1929, London: Board of Education, 1930. |
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Accession number | E.1720-1929 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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