Pack of Playing Cards
John Waddington Ltd
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper
Measurements
6.2 cm (Width) x 2 cm (Depth); 9.2 cm (Length)
Place of origin
Yorkshire
Order this imageCollection
Quarry Bank, Cheshire
NT 1452266
Summary
A set of Viking playing cards inside a red and white box with red and white writing made by John Waddington Ltd., Leeds and London, England. On the front of the box is written in ink 'Village Club' and inside the flap in pencil 'Styal Village Club'. Inside is a complete set of cards (no jokers), traditional design, with a red floral / geometric design on the backs with white edges. The box has a flap fastening and a small semi-circle at the top front edge to aid removal of the cards.
Marks and inscriptions
On inside of the box: On inside of the box: On front of box: 'Village Club' On inside of the box: On front of box: 'Village Club' Inside the flap: 'Styal Village Club'
Makers and roles
John Waddington Ltd, manufacturer