Playing card box
John Waddington Ltd
Category
Sports equipment, games and pastimes
Date
Unknown
Materials
Card and linen
Measurements
19 x 61 mm; 93 mm (Length)
Place of origin
England
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 15325.1
Summary
Playing card box with tuck in flap openings. Front of the box has a map of Great Britain in green and gold surrounded by sea with boats and sun printed, Linen Finish / BEAUTIFUL / BRITAIN / Playing Cards. Sides of the box printed, JOHN WADDINGTON LTD. LEEDS and / LONDON. Back has a playing card in green and white titled, The Forth Bridge.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
John Waddington Ltd, manufacturer