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London-Victoria and Albert-Page of Forster Notebook39


Nine of Hares About 1500 Master P.W. of Cologne (active about 1499-1503) One of the earliest uses of printing was the mass production of playing cards. Previous they had been drawn or hand painted. This card is one of a pack of 72 printed playing cards consisting of five suits: hares, parrots, roses, columbines and carnations. (Lettered 9 and VIIII)
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London-Victoria and Albert-Mechanical globe movement33

London-Victoria and Albert-Page of Forster Notebook39


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