US Playing Card Co. Flags Deck, 1922

Item — Box: 1, item: 13

Scope and Contents

Unsealed in box.

DImensions: 2.75" x 3.82"

Quantity: 55

Original inventory number: 14

Dates

Creation: 1922

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Biographical / Historical

In the late 1800s, Cincinnati Game Co. (eventually The U.S. Playing Card Co.) created Fireside Game Co. which produced a series of educational card games, including Flags. The game was copyrighted in 1896 and this particular deck was printed after the company switched to The U.S. Playing Card Co. in 1922.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Description

This card game features 52 cards with 13 sets containing 4 cards each depicting a different flag on the front. It is contained in a maroon case with the printing "1111 - FLAGS - Copyright, 1896 - The U.S. Playing Card Co. - Cincinnati, U.S.A."