Rare and Lovely 1903 Constructive Geometry Playing Cards embroidery scissors Ink over pencil

Ink over pencil

measuring 3 1/4" in diameter and 5 1/4" tall

pretty mirror

built in England during the first decade of the 20th century

Rare and Lovely 1903 Constructive Geometry Playing Cards embroidery scissors Ink over pencilI've always got an eye out for interesting and beautiful playing cards, and these to my sensibilities are very much both of those, though a bit hard to photograph well due to the sheen. The 1903 deck, produced by The Cincinnati Game Company for educational purposes, consists of 55 cards representing various geometric stapes, with a complete instruction book detailing various ways to use them. I find the minimalist pale minty green shapes super