Collection Highlights
Robert Fulton (1765-1815)
1798
1976.56
Probably Cont
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Box W/(52) cards
Title
Box W/(52) cards
Object name
Miniature playing cards
Date
1875-1900
Medium
Paper
Dimensions
Overall: 3/4 x 5/8 x 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 1.6 x 1.3 cm )
Description
Miniature deck of printed playing cards in a paper box printed with blue leaves.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. W. W. Kennedy
Object Number
1979.115a
Gallery Label
According to accession records, these playing cards belonged to the donor's great-grandfather John G. Castree, and to her grandfather Castree Trotten.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
