Object Details
publisher
Fournier, Heralio
Description
These hand-painted playing cards or naipes are from the 19th century. Most playing cards used in Puerto Rico and the rest of Latin America were imported from Spain and were used for both gaming and fortune-telling. They differ in both number and suits from the standard card decks used in North America.
Description (Spanish)
Juego de naipes pintados a mano del siglo XIX. Los naipes que se usaban en Puerto Rico, así como en el resto de América Latina eran por lo general importados de España y se usaban tanto para el juego como para la cartomancia. Diferían tanto en los números como en las estampas de los mazos de cartas usados en América del Norte.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Teodoro Vidal
Date made
19th century
ID Number
1997.0097.0600
catalog number
1997.0097.0600
accession number
1997.0097
Object Name
playing cards, deck of
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 9.9 cm x 5.8 cm x .1 cm; 3 7/8 in x 2 5/16 in x 1/16 in
Place Made
Puerto Rico
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Daily Life
Games
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_601188