MUNAGNational Museum of the Graphic Arts

Room III · Independent Mexico

Deck of playing cards

Anonymous artist

Deck of playing cards printed on thin card in 5 colored inks. Spanish deck made in Spain and imported to America by the Solesio family in Macharaviaya. Printed on both sides from a woodblock. Pattern on the back. One card with the description: Naipes finisimos D Lars Fabricad Macharaviaya pdeuixsolesio. One card bears a coat of arms with the inscription 1801.

Classification
Printed matter
Date
1821–1876 · 19th century
Material
Paper
Dimensions
5.7 × 9.0 cm
Inventory no.
MUNAG.001.00003
Credits
Curator: Gabriela Zesati · Fotografía: Jaqueline Perez