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Playing Card: Designs
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Playing cards designed by award winning artist and illustrator Tony Meeuwissen, sold with an accompanying book of corresponding verses. The object was to use an eighteen line verse to select 14 cards and decode the verses to find a familiar phrase then as a tiebreaker, construct an apt verse of 25 words or fewer, using the words spades, clubs, hearts and diamonds. The winning entry was:
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Playing card decoration reflects the fashion of the day, and is likely to be guided by prevailing tastes and styles. to the ornamentation of the backs of playing cards, producing most effective designs." The Stationer and Fancy Trades' Register, August 5, 1875.
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Fifty-six British artists have been especially commissioned to contribute to this unique interpretation of a pack of playing cards. Each card represents the original work of a different artist, together with different designs for the reverse and for the box. The cards have been printed on Superdeluxe board and have been produced in the traditional Old English size.
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The Ace of Spades and Jokers are not the only cards to receive the attention of the playing card designer. However, one card player's appraisal of the result might take into account functionality, whilst another may value other features in the pack which the former ignores.
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Custom imprinted playing cards from Kardwell International make a unique wedding favor. Wedding playing cards can provide a lasting memory of your wedding for you and your guests. These cards are available through Kardwell International in many designs and colors. Rush deliveries are available upon request.
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These Lys de France patience playing cards from Carta Mundi include 52 cards and 3 jokers. These cards are available in blue or red back designs. Ideal for travelling or decorative uses.
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