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: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NS 119
• Date: 18th or 19th century
  
• Material: Black cardboard case
  Card, playing / 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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