Pack of playing cards in a case decorated with Chinese scenes

This pack of 52 playing cards is pictured here with its black cardboard case. The case is decorated with Chinese scenes.

Pack of 52 playing-cards in a black cardboard case decorated with Chinese scenes in colour

In the 18th and 19th century card games were commonly played in the convivial atmosphere of taverns.

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Online ID:	000-100-001-686-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NS 119
Date:	18th or 19th century
Material:	Black cardboard case
Dimensions:	108 mm H x 76 mm W x 35 mm Dia
What:	Card, playing / case
Subject:	Sports (NMAS Classification)
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