Playing Card Deck
Italian Pack
15540
From: Italy | Bologna
Curatorial Section: Historic
| Object Number | 15540 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Italian |
| Provenience | Italy | Bologna |
| Creator | Pietro Marchesini |
| Period | Late 19Th Century |
| Date Made | ca. 1875 |
| Section | Historic |
| Materials | Paper |
| Technique | Watercolor |
| Description | Playing card deck - 40 cards in box.. Underside: Multi-color designs: clubs, coins, swords, cups. Back: Green and white floral pattern. Golden edges. Watercolor. Fair condition. Original box included. Maker: Fabbrica de Carte da Giuoco di Pietro Marchesini in Bologna. Tax and Date Stamp - 5 MAG ? (year not legible) |
| Credit Line | Gift of Francis C. Macauley, 1893 |
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