Playing Card Deck

Tarot

Minchiate

15636

From: Italy | Firenze

Curatorial Section: Historic

Native Name Minchiate
Object Number 15636
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Italian
Provenience Italy | Firenze
Period 19th century
Date Made 1840-1850
Section Historic
Materials Paper
Technique Painted
Description

Playing card deck / Minchiate - 86 cards. Primitive pictures on each. Specific number card was indicated by crossed swords, scepters, etc. or Roman numerals. Blocks in two upper corners are a combination of green, yellow and white, and idicate the suit. Looks hand-painted. Backs are covered by blue stars on sticks. Stippled border, both sides.

Credit Line Gift of Francis C. Macauley, 1893

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