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Tarot Card

1945-50 (published)
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F. Piatnik & Söhne. One of 52 tarock (tarot) cards, from a pack of 54, the atout II and the king of Hearts missing. Consisting of four suits of Hearts, Diamonds, Clubs and Spades and 21 atouts, in the original wrapper. Vienna, 1945-1950.

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F. Piatnik & Söhne. One of 52 tarock (tarot) cards, from a pack of 54, the atout II and the king of Hearts missing. Consisting of four suits of Hearts, Diamonds, Clubs and Spades and 21 atouts, in the original wrapper. Vienna, 1945-1950.
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.5in (Each card)
  • Width: 2.5in (Each card)
Dimensions taken from: Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings Accessions 1951 London: HMSO, 1962
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Given by Mr. Godfrey Lias
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Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings Accessions 1951 London: HMSO, 1962
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E.30:29-1951

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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