Playing cards

Not on view
Datec. 1905
ClassificationsToys, Games, Recreational Object
Credit LineGift of Ruth N. Taub
Object number1157.90.1-32
Object DescriptionDeck of playing cards used on the ship during the journey to immigrate to the US. 32 colored cards in 4 suits with symbols for levels of society. Illustrations of nobility, personalities, landscapes, seasons, etc. Back of card has red/black design.
Collections
  • Toys, Games and Souvenirs
Keywords
  • German
  • Hungarian
  • Journey
  • Leisure
  • Fiume
  • Erzsebet
NotesCards belonged to Mina Taub, who came from Erzsebet, Hungary (outside of Budapest), and brought by her to the United States c. 1918. Games played with these cards include Skat and Doppeldeutsche. Mina Taub is mother-in-law of the donor.

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