Deck of 21 Play Cards

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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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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

DOLLS, TOYS & GAMES

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

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