Godey's Ladies Cards Victorian Playing Cards lettering set 5 3/4" in diameter

5 3/4" in diameter

Inscribed "To Florence from Aunt Minna Christmas 1933" on first inside page

When I found this little parasol at a recent estate sale--small but quite heavy for its size--I added to my pile just because I liked it

and makes me want to send more handwritten letters in order that I might receive some back to open with it

red and white paper surface

Godey's Ladies Cards Victorian Playing Cards lettering set 5 3/4" in diameterHere is fun double deck set of Godeys Ladies cards, made by King Press, c. late 1920s. "Godeys Ladies" references Godeys Ladys Book, a the hugely popular Civil War magazine published in Philadelphia, by Louis A. Godey from 18301878, which contained poetry, articles, and engravings created by prominent writers and other artists of the time. The magazine was best known for the hand tinted fashion plate that appeared at the start of each issue, which