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  • Object number
    63/611/1-54
  • Description
    A set of 54 miniature playing cards with a bird motif on the back.
    A set of 54 miniature playing cards with a bird motif on the back.
  • Physical description
    54 playing cards: good condition
  • Archival history
    MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – ‘PLAYING CARDS // Society - Entertainment - Games // 63/611/1-54 // [...] The University Health Centre, Northcourt Avenue, Reading // a set of miniature playing cards // set of 54 playing cards with bird motif on backs, 2 1/8" x 1 1/2" // [pencil sketch]', Letter, MERL to donor, 8 January 1964 – 'Dear Matron, To my shame I find that I have not thanked you for the commemorative egg cup and miniature playing cards which you so very kindly gave to the Museum. We were delighted to have them for the collection and my thanks are no less sincere for the delay in making acknowledgement.'
  • Object name
    Playing cards
  • Material
    Paper
  • Technique
    Printed
  • Dimensions
    • Length 55 mm
    • Width 40 mm
  • Associated subject
    PERSONAL LIFE : accessories - recreational
    Toys and games
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