Playing Card Deck
Tarot
Minchiate
15636
From: Italy | Firenze
Curatorial Section: Historic
| Native Name | Minchiate |
| Object Number | 15636 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Italian |
| Provenience | Italy | Firenze |
| Period | 19th century |
| Date Made | 1840-1850 |
| Section | Historic |
| Materials | Paper |
| Technique | Painted |
| Description | Playing card deck / Minchiate - 86 cards. Primitive pictures on each. Specific number card was indicated by crossed swords, scepters, etc. or Roman numerals. Blocks in two upper corners are a combination of green, yellow and white, and idicate the suit. Looks hand-painted. Backs are covered by blue stars on sticks. Stippled border, both sides. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Francis C. Macauley, 1893 |
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