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Description: White Knuckle playing cards, history of playing cards, card games, history of English pattern playing cards, French Rouen design
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It is not known from where playing cards originated, nor has it been easy to document their introduction to European culture. Playing cards appeared in Europe almost everywhere at once in the latter half of the 14th century. Various explanations have been proposed for their arrival, but none have pieced together the entire story. Read More »
Very little is known of English manufactures, but it is clear to see the origins of the standard English court card, and its patrimony in the French Rouen design. MORE »
The Anglo-American standard playing-card is a modern version of the English court card. The standard is defined by the objects, weapons, and other incidentals assigned to each character of the Royal Household. MORE »
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