Rare and Lovely 1903 Constructive Geometry Playing Cards embroidery scissors perhaps this was just a

perhaps this was just a portrayal of a Saturday night bacchanal

measuring 3 1/4" in diameter and 5 1/4" tall

as well as for the joys of playing in the sand

but the linen has darkened and the needlework faded

is plenty large to command a shelf

Rare and Lovely 1903 Constructive Geometry Playing Cards embroidery scissors perhaps this was just aI've always got an eye out for interesting and beautiful playing cards, and these to my sensibilities are very much both of those, though a bit hard to photograph well due to the sheen. The 1903 deck, produced by The Cincinnati Game Company for educational purposes, consists of 55 cards representing various geometric stapes, with a complete instruction book detailing various ways to use them. I find the minimalist pale minty green shapes super