Set of Trick Playing Cards
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Albert G. Walker
American, 1836 - 1902
MakerProbably by
L.I. Cohen
American
Date1858
MediumPaper with black ink
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width of each card): 3 9/16 x 2 9/16in. (9 x 6.5cm)
Other (depth of complete set): 5/8in. (1.6cm)
Other (depth of complete set): 5/8in. (1.6cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionSet of 36 cards, all the nine of spades. The playing side of each card has one black spade in the center and four black spades in a vertical line running down the left and the right sides. The back of each card is white with a light blue design. The design consists of rows of stylized six-petaled flowers alternating with small dots. The cards are wrapped in an off-white piece of paper with the pencil inscription "Nine of Spades/ for Target" on the front.
Object number2007.4.1.22
InscribedThe cards are wrapped in an off-white piece of paper with the pencil inscription "Nine of Spades/ for Target" on the front.Subject Terms
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1967
