Playing card collection, 1400-1900

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Arranged.

• Playing card collection, 1400-1900

Description

Summary

German, Italian, French, English, and American playing cards from the 15th, 16th and 19th centuries.

Bound volume containing 68 playing cards from the 15th and 16th centuries (Italian, German, and French).

In a 19th century playing card box: a) 1 deck of French playing cards, ca. 1850. (52 cards); b) 1 deck of English, Regency playing cards, ca. 1818 (52 cards and an extra card); c) 1 deck of American playing cards, ca. 1850, manufactured in New York by Samuel Hart & Co. (52 cards).

LES CARTES A JOUER ET LA CARTOMANCIE/ par Paul Boiteau. --Paris: Librairie de L. Hachette et Cie., 1854.

• Playing card collection, 1400-1900

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Other Finding Aids

http://www.columbia.edu/cu/libraries/inside/projects/findingaids/scans/pdfs/36_PL-Q_01.pdf

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located on-site.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Ownership and Custodial History

Gift of John F. Fleming, 1981.

Gift of Frank Sypher, 1984.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Playing cards: Source of acquisition--Fleming, John F. & Frank Sypher. Method of acquisition--Gift.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Playing cards Entered in AMC 11/26/90.

Revision Description

September 2021 PDF replaced with full finding aid, YH

Subject Headings

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