Cir-Q-Lar
Playing Cards
1930's (published)
1930's (published)
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In an unusual design twist, this pack features circular cards. Normally playing cards are rectangular and are used to play a variety of different games. They can also be used in magic tricks, fortune telling or as a means of construction. Playing cards probably originated in China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and were brought to Europe during the fourteenth century. The earliest cards were made by hand which was a very expensive production method.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Title | Cir-Q-Lar (manufacturer's title) |
| Brief description | Set of 53 circular playing cards in a hinged box, published by John Waddington Ltd, England, in the 1930's. |
| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Given by Norman Andrews |
| Summary | In an unusual design twist, this pack features circular cards. Normally playing cards are rectangular and are used to play a variety of different games. They can also be used in magic tricks, fortune telling or as a means of construction. Playing cards probably originated in China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and were brought to Europe during the fourteenth century. The earliest cards were made by hand which was a very expensive production method. |
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| Accession number | B.143:1 to 3-2004 |
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| Record created | March 2, 2009 |
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