La Suisse Historique No.33 Playing Cards, circa 1920

Item — Box: 3, item: 9

Scope and Contents

No. 33 Whist a 53 cartes.

Dimensions: 2.5" x 3.69"

Quantity: 53

Original inventory number: 43

Dates

Creation: circa 1920

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Biographical / Historical

This is a Swiss Cantons souvenir deck designed by Melchior Annen (1868-1954) and manufactured by J. Muller & Cie in c. 1920. There are scenic aces and different costumes on each end of the court cards. New machinery allowed for twelve-color chromo-lithography printing which allowed a wider assortment of playing cards to be produced.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Description

The case is a muted green-blue color with the portrait of a woman on the front. Printer information is also printed on the case. The backs of the cards have a floral design with the swiss red cross in the middle. Court cards are double ended and have different costumes on both ends. Aces are scenic. Card corners are gold-gilded.