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c.1785 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pack of fifty-two playing cards, the suit marks of which are Pikes, Chalices, Topaz, and Clover. The court cards represent the reigning monarchs of France, Great Britain, Spain, and Prussia.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
engraving
Brief description
Print, playing card, engraving by an unknown artist, England, c.1785
Physical description
Pack of fifty-two playing cards, the suit marks of which are Pikes, Chalices, Topaz, and Clover. The court cards represent the reigning monarchs of France, Great Britain, Spain, and Prussia.
Dimensions
  • Height: 3.625in
  • Width: 2.4375in
Dimensions taken from Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings, Accessions 1920, London: HMSO, 1922.
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings, Accessions 1920, London: HMSO, 1922.
Collection
Accession number
E.2173-1920

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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