Deck of 21 Play Cards

CultureEnglish
Titles
  • Deck of 21 Play Cards
Datec. 1775–1810
Made inEngland
MediumPrinted paper
DimensionsEach: 3 5/8 × 2 3/8 in. (9.2 × 6 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. A. I. Bartow
Object numberB.84.15
Not on view

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Bayou Bend
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. A. I. Bartow, Houston; given to MFAH, 1984.

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