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Deck of Cards

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Collection Type

  • Toys and games

Date

1700-1799

GUSN

GUSN-26138

Description

Hand-colored prints on white laid paper. 35 scenes depicting "Life and Times" (allegorical figures, ladies and gentlemen in various activities).

Details

Descriptive Terms

playing cards
paper (fiber product)
hand coloring
Deck, Card

Associated Building

Gilman Garrison House (Exeter, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 1/4 x 2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of William Perry Dudley

Accession Number

1979.46.1-35

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