German Playing Cards, undated
Scope and Contents
No case. A spade missing.
Dimensions: 2.25" x 3.5"
Quantity: 51
Original inventory number: 20
Dates
- Creation: undated
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
This deck in particular is strange because it is listed as a German deck and is designed in the Austrian Tell pattern, but is French-suited and a full 52 card deck (a spade is missing). It lacks corner indices but is reversible. Each ace depicts two German cities.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Backs of the cards detail a red dotted design. Each ace card has an illustration of two different German cities.
Repository Details
Part of the Pepperdine University, Special Collections and University Archives Repository
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu 90263-4786 USA
(310) 506-4323
specialcollections@pepperdine.edu
