Drawing Cards

A while ago I purchased some reproduction vintage playing cards on Etsy (from a store since closed down). The first set is Victorian, circa 1888, while the second is a collection of 1940s pinups. They certainly all have a unique charm, but I adore the Victorian set in particular. I especially love the fact that the suit icons are part of their costume – how cute are the ace of hearts, and the six and eight of clubs?

And note the difference in the figures of these ladies. Some of those Victorian demimondaine would squash their daintier counterparts! It’s just a pity that the seller didn’t have full sets of either – what a treat it would be to play a game of cards in the company of these risqué ladies.

Check them all out in the Vintage Playing Cards gallery.