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A group of playing cards each with illustrations of figures and four lines of text at the bottom.

A group of playing cards each with black and white illustrations of figures and four lines of text at the bottom. In the top left corners, there are red symbols marking the suite and number of each card. Some cards have an illustration of a figure marking the card as a Queen, King, or Jack.

Identification and Creation

Object Number
TL42399.2
People
Published by Carington Bowles, British (1724 - 1793)
Title
South sea bubble playing cards (10, J, Q, K, A of Hearts, 10, J, Q, K, A of Diamonds)
Classification
Prints
Work Type
print
Date
1721
Culture
British
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/370659

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Engravings
Technique
Engraving
Dimensions
each: 9.5 × 6.3 cm (3 3/4 × 2 1/2 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Kress Collection of Business and Economics, Baker Library, Harvard Business School
Object Number
TL42399.2
Division
European and American Art
Contact
am_europeanamerican@harvard.edu
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