18th Century Material Culture

Playing Cards

Card Decks

From a Pack of Cards known as the REDMAYNE Playing Cards - Shire of LEICESTER
c. 1677
(Games et al.)

From a Pack of Cards known as the REDMAYNE Playing Cards - Shire of HUNTINGDON
c. 1677
(Games et al.)

From a Pack of Cards known as the REDMAYNE Playing Cards - Shire of HUNTINGDON
c. 1677
(Games et al.)

From a Pack of Cards known as the REDMAYNE Playing Cards - Shire of Cumberland
c. 1677
(Games et al.)

From a Pack of Cards known as the REDMAYNE Playing Cards - Shire of Carnivan
c. 1677
(Games et al.)

2nd Edition - The Arms of English Peers Playing Cards

c. 1688
(Games et al.)

2nd Edition - The Arms of English Peers Playing Cards

c. 1688
(Games et al.)

2nd Edition - The Arms of English Peers Playing Cards

c. 1688
(Games et al.)

2nd Edition - The Arms of English Peers Playing Cards

c. 1688
(Games et al.)

2nd Edition - The Arms of English Peers Playing Cards

c. 1688
(Games et al.)

2nd Edition - The Arms of English Peers Playing Cards

c. 1688
(Games et al.)

2nd Edition - The Arms of English Peers Playing Cards

c. 1688
(Games et al.)

2nd Edition - The Arms of English Peers Playing Cards

c. 1688
(Games et al.)

2nd Edition - The Arms of English Peers Playing Cards

c. 1688
(Games et al.)

2nd Edition - The Arms of English Peers Playing Cards

c. 1688
(Games et al.)

2nd Edition - The Arms of English Peers Playing Cards

c. 1688
(Games et al.)

2nd Edition - The Arms of English Peers Playing Cards

c. 1688
(Games et al.)

2nd Edition - The Arms of English Peers Playing Cards

c. 1688
(Games et al.)

2nd Edition - The Arms of English Peers Playing Cards

c. 1688
(Games et al.)

Warter / Lendhall or Lenthall Proverb Playing Cards

c. 1710 - 1720
(Games et al.)

Warter / Lendhall or Lenthall Proverb Playing Cards

c. 1710 - 1720
(Games et al.)

Warter / Lendhall or Lenthall Proverb Playing Cards

c. 1710 - 1720
(Games et al.)

Warter / Lendhall or Lenthall Proverb Playing Cards

c. 1710 - 1720
(Games et al.)

Warter / Lendhall or Lenthall Proverb Playing Cards

c. 1710 - 1720
(Games et al.)

Warter / Lendhall or Lenthall Proverb Playing Cards

c. 1710 - 1720
(Games et al.)

Warter / Lendhall or Lenthall Proverb Playing Cards

c. 1710 - 1720
(Games et al.)

Warter / Lendhall or Lenthall Proverb Playing Cards

c. 1710 - 1720
(Games et al.)

Warter / Lendhall or Lenthall Proverb Playing Cards

c. 1710 - 1720
(Games et al.)

Lenthdll No. XXIII Pastime Cards

c. 1715
(Games et al.)

Lenthdll No. XXIII Pastime Cards

c. 1715
(Games et al.)

Lenthdll No. XXIII Pastime Cards

c. 1715
(Games et al.)

Lenthdll No. XXIII Pastime Cards

c. 1715
(Games et al.)

Lenthdll No. XXIII Pastime Cards

c. 1715
(Games et al.)

Lenthdll No. XXIII Pastime Cards

c. 1715
(Games et al.)

Lenthdll No. XXIII Pastime Cards

c. 1715
(Games et al.)

Lenthdll No. XXIII Pastime Cards

c. 1715
(Games et al.)

Lenthdll No. XXIII Pastime Cards

c. 1715
(Games et al.)

Lenthdll No. XXIII Pastime Cards

c. 1715
(Games et al.)

Lenthdll No. XXIII Pastime Cards

c. 1715
(Games et al.)

Lenthdll No. XXIII Pastime Cards

c. 1715
(Games et al.)

Lenthdll No. XXIII Pastime Cards

c. 1715
(Games et al.)

Lenthdll No. XXIII Pastime Cards

c. 1715
(Games et al.)

Lenthdll No. XXIII Pastime Cards

c. 1715
(Games et al.)

All the Bubbles Playing Cards

Published by Tho. Bowles, Print Seller in St. Pauls Churchard & Eman. Bowen Next to the King of Spains Head
c. 1720 - 1745
(Games et al.)

All the Bubbles Playing Cards

Published by Tho. Bowles, Print Seller in St. Pauls Churchard & Eman. Bowen Next to the King of Spains Head
c. 1720 - 1745
(Games et al.)

All the Bubbles Playing Cards

Published by Tho. Bowles, Print Seller in St. Pauls Churchard & Eman. Bowen Next to the King of Spains Head
c. 1720 - 1745
(Games et al.)

All the Bubbles Playing Cards

Published by Tho. Bowles, Print Seller in St. Pauls Churchard & Eman. Bowen Next to the King of Spains Head
c. 1720 - 1745
(Games et al.)

All the Bubbles Playing Cards

Published by Tho. Bowles, Print Seller in St. Pauls Churchard & Eman. Bowen Next to the King of Spains Head
c. 1720 - 1745
(Games et al.)

All the Bubbles Playing Cards

Published by Tho. Bowles, Print Seller in St. Pauls Churchard & Eman. Bowen Next to the King of Spains Head
c. 1720 - 1745
(Games et al.)

All the Bubbles Playing Cards

Published by Tho. Bowles, Print Seller in St. Pauls Churchard & Eman. Bowen Next to the King of Spains Head
c. 1720 - 1745
(Games et al.)

All the Bubbles Playing Cards

Published by Tho. Bowles, Print Seller in St. Pauls Churchard & Eman. Bowen Next to the King of Spains Head
c. 1720 - 1745
(Games et al.)

All the Bubbles Playing Cards

Published by Tho. Bowles, Print Seller in St. Pauls Churchard & Eman. Bowen Next to the King of Spains Head
c. 1720 - 1745
(Games et al.)

All the Bubbles Playing Cards

Published by Tho. Bowles, Print Seller in St. Pauls Churchard & Eman. Bowen Next to the King of Spains Head
c. 1720 - 1745
(Games et al.)

All the Bubbles Playing Cards

Published by Tho. Bowles, Print Seller in St. Pauls Churchard & Eman. Bowen Next to the King of Spains Head
c. 1720 - 1745
(Games et al.)

All the Bubbles Playing Cards

Published by Tho. Bowles, Print Seller in St. Pauls Churchard & Eman. Bowen Next to the King of Spains Head
c. 1720 - 1745
(Games et al.)

All the Bubbles Playing Cards

Published by Tho. Bowles, Print Seller in St. Pauls Churchard & Eman. Bowen Next to the King of Spains Head
c. 1720 - 1745
(Games et al.)

All the Bubbles Playing Cards

Published by Tho. Bowles, Print Seller in St. Pauls Churchard & Eman. Bowen Next to the King of Spains Head
c. 1720 - 1745
(Games et al.)

All the Bubbles Playing Cards

Published by Tho. Bowles, Print Seller in St. Pauls Churchard & Eman. Bowen Next to the King of Spains Head
c. 1720 - 1745
(Games et al.)

All the Bubbles Playing Cards

Published by Tho. Bowles, Print Seller in St. Pauls Churchard & Eman. Bowen Next to the King of Spains Head
c. 1720 - 1745
(Games et al.)

All the Bubbles Playing Cards

Published by Tho. Bowles, Print Seller in St. Pauls Churchard & Eman. Bowen Next to the King of Spains Head
c. 1720 - 1745
(Games et al.)

All the Bubbles Playing Cards

Published by Tho. Bowles, Print Seller in St. Pauls Churchard & Eman. Bowen Next to the King of Spains Head
c. 1720 - 1745
(Games et al.)

Lenthalls Arithmetical Playing Cards

c. 1720
(Games et al.)

Lenthalls Arithmetical Playing Cards

c. 1720
(Games et al.)

Lenthalls Arithmetical Playing Cards

c. 1720
(Games et al.)

Lenthalls Arithmetical Playing Cards

c. 1720
(Games et al.)

Lenthalls Arithmetical Playing Cards

c. 1720
(Games et al.)

Lenthalls Arithmetical Playing Cards

c. 1720
(Games et al.)

Lenthalls Arithmetical Playing Cards

c. 1720
(Games et al.)

Lenthalls Arithmetical Playing Cards

c. 1720
(Games et al.)

Lenthalls Arithmetical Playing Cards

c. 1720
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards First advertised 24-26th December 1723

"Delightful Cards, containing variety of entertainment for young Ladies and
Gentlemen who wil be agreeably diverted price two shillings a pack"
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards First advertised 24-26th December 1723

"Delightful Cards, containing variety of entertainment for young Ladies and
Gentlemen who wil be agreeably diverted price two shillings a pack"
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards First advertised 24-26th December 1723

"Delightful Cards, containing variety of entertainment for young Ladies and
Gentlemen who wil be agreeably diverted price two shillings a pack"
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards First advertised 24-26th December 1723

"Delightful Cards, containing variety of entertainment for young Ladies and
Gentlemen who wil be agreeably diverted price two shillings a pack"
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards First advertised 24-26th December 1723

"Delightful Cards, containing variety of entertainment for young Ladies and
Gentlemen who wil be agreeably diverted price two shillings a pack"
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards First advertised 24-26th December 1723

"Delightful Cards, containing variety of entertainment for young Ladies and
Gentlemen who wil be agreeably diverted price two shillings a pack"
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards
c. 1740s
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards
c. 1740s
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards
c. 1740s
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards
c. 1740s
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards
c. 1740s
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards
c. 1740s
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards
c. 1740s
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards
c. 1740s
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards
c. 1740s
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards
c. 1740s
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards
c. 1740s
(Games et al.)

Forrest Cards
c. 1750
(Games et al.)

Forrest Cards
c. 1750
(Games et al.)

Forrest Cards
c. 1750
(Games et al.)

Forrest Cards
c. 1750
(Games et al.)

Forrest Cards
c. 1750
(Games et al.)

Forrest Cards
c. 1750
(Games et al.)

Forrest Cards
c. 1750
(Games et al.)

Forrest Cards
c. 1750
(Games et al.)

Forrest Cards
c. 1750
(Games et al.)

Forrest Cards
c. 1750
(Games et al.)

Forrest Cards
c. 1750
(Games et al.)

Forrest Cards
c. 1750
(Games et al.)

Horace Walpoles Sketch of an Unknown Woman on the Verso of a Playing Card

c. 1765
(Lewis Walpole Library)

Playing Cards by I. BANKS

c. 1765
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards by I. BANKS

c. 1765
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards by I. BANKS

c. 1765
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards by I. BANKS

c. 1765
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards by Rowley & Co.

1765
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards by Rowley & Co.

1765
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards by Rowley & Co.

1765
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards by Rowley & Co.

1765
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards by Rowley & Co.

1765
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards by Rowley & Co.

1765
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards by Rowley & Co.

1765
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards by Rowley & Co.

1765
(Games et al.)

Small English Single Courts Playing Cards

c. 1765 - 1800
(Games et al.)

Small English Single Courts Playing Cards

c. 1765 - 1800
(Games et al.)

Small English Single Courts Playing Cards

c. 1765 - 1800
(Games et al.)

Small English Single Courts Playing Cards

c. 1765 - 1800
(Games et al.)

Small English Single Courts Playing Cards

c. 1765 - 1800
(Games et al.)

English Playing Cards by Blanchard

c. 1770
(The World of Playing Cards)

English Playing Cards by Blanchard

c. 1770
(The World of Playing Cards)

Playing Cards "Sold at Willertons Toy Shop Bonb street"

c. 1769 - 1802
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards "Sold at Willertons Toy Shop Bonb street"

c. 1769 - 1802
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards "Sold at Willertons Toy Shop Bonb street"

c. 1769 - 1802
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards "Sold at Willertons Toy Shop Bonb street"

c. 1769 - 1802
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards "Sold at Willertons Toy Shop Bonb street"

c. 1769 - 1802
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards "Sold at Willertons Toy Shop Bonb street"

c. 1769 - 1802
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards "Sold at Willertons Toy Shop Bonb street"

c. 1769 - 1802
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards "Sold at Willertons Toy Shop Bonb street"

c. 1769 - 1802
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards "Sold at Willertons Toy Shop Bonb street"

c. 1769 - 1802
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards "Sold at Willertons Toy Shop Bonb street"

c. 1769 - 1802
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards "Sold at Willertons Toy Shop Bonb street"

c. 1769 - 1802
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards "Sold at Willertons Toy Shop Bonb street"

c. 1769 - 1802
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards "Sold at Willertons Toy Shop Bonb street"

c. 1769 - 1802
(Games et al.)

Playing Cards "Sold at Willertons Toy Shop Bonb street"

c. 1769 - 1802
(Games et al.)

Music Playing Cards with Rules for Quadrille

c. 1775
(Games et al.)

Music Playing Cards with Rules for Quadrille

c. 1775
(Games et al.)

Music Playing Cards with Rules for Quadrille

c. 1775
(Games et al.)

Music Playing Cards with Rules for Quadrille

c. 1775
(Games et al.)

Music Playing Cards with Rules for Quadrille

c. 1775
(Games et al.)

An Uncut Sheet of 18th Century German Playing Cards

(The British Museum)

18th Century Playing Cards, Coins, and Dice

(Tom Wnuck Estate)

Spanish Playing Cards

18th Century
(Naval Museum of Madrid - Don Troiani Photo)

French Playing Cards

18th Century

Uncut Deck of French Playing Cards

18th Century

Tarot Cards
18th Century

Leather Covered Trunk decorated with Brass Tacks and Lined with Uncut Sheets of Playing Cards
by James Bryant, London Trunk Maker c. 1773 +
(Chris Fox Collection)

Leather Covered Trunk decorated with Brass Tacks and Lined with Uncut Sheets of Playing Cards
by James Bryant, London Trunk Maker c. 1773 +
(Chris Fox Collection)

Leather Covered Trunk decorated with Brass Tacks and Lined with Uncut Sheets of Playing Cards
by James Bryant, London Trunk Maker c. 1773 +
(Chris Fox Collection)

Leather Covered Trunk decorated with Brass Tacks and Lined with Uncut Sheets of Playing Cards
by James Bryant, London Trunk Maker c. 1773 +
(Chris Fox Collection)

Leather Covered Trunk decorated with Brass Tacks and Lined with Uncut Sheets of Playing Cards
by James Bryant, London Trunk Maker c. 1773 +
(Chris Fox Collection)

Fabric of Printed Cards

(The Foundling Hospital)

The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1214. March 13, 1766

Burlington, New-Jersey, March 13.
Run-away last night, from Doctor Thomas Ware, in Burlington, an
Irish servant girl named Johanna Dunagan, aged about 20 years
middle stature, brown complexion, grey eyes, and a down look,
short black curled hair, much like that that of a molatto, pretty much
pock marked, has a very short walk, and is given to liquor; had on
and took with her, an old camblet and two callicoe gowns, one
marked with spade and club, a quilt petticoat, one side callimancoe,
the other linsey woolsey, a pair of shoes that has been capd and
soaled, white worsted and other stockings, a white straw bonnet,
with a green ribbon round the edge and crown, a short red cloth
cardinal much worn, also a black slk short cloak, two coarse and one
fine shifts, a black silk handkerchiefs. She has several other things
out of the house. Whoever takes up said servant, and secures her so
that she may be had again, shall have five pounds reward, and
reasonable charges paid by
Thomas Ware.
N. B. It is suspected she has gone o with some soldiers.

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