Swedish Miniature Playing Cards, circa 1920s

Item — Box: 1, item: 11

Scope and Contents

Dimensions:1.82" x 2.63"

Quantity: 52

Original order number: 12

Dates

Creation: circa 1920s

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Biographical / Historical

These playing cards were designed by Einar Nerman (1888-1983), a Swedish artist born in Norrkoping. He was the younger brother of Swedish communist leader Ture Nerman. He dropped out of high school in 1905 and moved to Stockholm to study art. In 1908, he moved to France and studied with Matisse at the Academie Matisse in Paris. He is also known for many celebrity caricatures and cartoons and often composed music for his brother Ture's poems.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Description

Cards held in red-orange case but are not sealed. Front side of case bears the make of the cards 'Granbergs - Artiebolag Stockholm - GAB - Patiencekort - Tecknade av Einar Nerman.' Opposite side includes printing of the white and red floral design on the cardbacks and bears a an original torn 10-cent revenue stamp. 'No. 221' is printed on the bottom of the case.