Card Collection

Horse Illustration 09
Rafal Kulik

The Cardsharps. Artist: Caravaggio, Michelangelo (1571-1610)
The Cardsharps. Found in the collection of Kimbell Art Museum

Colour Blindness Test
Colour blindness test. Computer artwork of an Ishihara colour test card used to check for red- green colour blindness. The card is comprised of red and orange dots on a background of green dots

PLAYING CARDS, c1915. A cowboy and a Native American man seated on a blanket and playing cards on the Great Plains. Photograph, c1915

BABE RUTH (1895-1948). American baseball chewing gum card, 1933

Rye Beach, New Hampshire Postcard. ca. 1903, Rye Beach, New Hampshire Postcard

American Thanksgiving card, c1900
THANKSGIVING CARD, 1900. American Thanksgiving card, c1900

Stripeless Tree Frog (Hyla meridionalis ) on lichen-covered rock, Extremadura, West Spain
ROG-13314 Stripeless Tree Frog - on lichen-covered rock Extremadura, West Spain Hyla meridionalis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Rocky Marciano Postcard. Rocky Marciano Postcard

BROOKLYN BRIDGE: OPENING. Invitation to the opening ceremony of the Brooklyn Bridge, 24 May 1883. Invitation engraving by Tiffany & Co

CHRISTMAS CARD, 1843. The first Christmas card, designed for Sir Henry Cole in 1843 by John Calcott Horsley, R. A
CHRISTMAS CARD, 1843. The first Christmas card, designed for Sir Henry Cole in 1843 by John Calcott Horsley, R.A

Witch with her black cat
Witch casting a spell accompanied by a raven and a black cat. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Perseus constellation. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

New West Baden Springs Hotel Postcard. ca. 1888-1905, New West Baden Springs Hotel Postcard

Cygnus and Lyra constellations. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

To thee and thine, from me and mine, a hearty Thanksgiving greeting. American greeting card, 1912
THANKSGIVING CARD, 1912. To thee and thine, from me and mine, a hearty Thanksgiving greeting. American greeting card, 1912

CONFEDERATE CAMP, 1861. Confederate troops from Mississippi practicing with the Bowie knife in camp. Wood engraving from a Northern American newspaper of 1861

FATHERs DAY CARD, 1912. American Fathers Day card, 1912

Traditional Turkish fezes and postcards for sale, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Postcard of the Embalming Chemical Man. ca. 1936, An advertising postcard sent by the Undertakers Supply Company, featuring their mascot Embalming Chemical Man

Vajrakumara (?) and Consort, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Vajrakumara (?) and Consort, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century

Design for Scouts Enrolment Card, (1944). Creator: Robert Baden-Powell
Design for Scouts Enrolment Card, (1944). A scout stands under the scouting motto: Be Prepared. On the right is an image of St George, patron saint of England, killing the dragon

Mystical Bird (Karyobinga), 1820-33. Creator: Hokusai
Mystical Bird (Karyobinga), 1820-33

Postcard of a Woman Riding a Bull. ca. 1913, Postcard of a Woman Riding a Bull

Common Snowdrops - in the snow Digital Manipulation: added snow bottom left, lightend, brightend
ROG-13892-M Common Snowdrops - in the snow Galanthus nivalis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red fox - sitting in snow. Winter. Prince Albert National Park, Canada
TOM-841 Red fox - sitting in snow. Winter. Prince Albert National Park, Canada Vulpes vulpes Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

The Card Players, 1890-92. Creator: Paul Cezanne
The Card Players, 1890-92

FRANCE: COURT LIFE, 1690s. Playing cards in the Second Room of the Apartments. One in a series of etchings by Antoine Trouvain, 1694-1696

The Great Wilno. ca. 1935, USA, The Great Wilno, a human cannon ball, stands beside his specially designed truck mounted cannon

First Avenue, Seattle, Wash. Postcard. 1904, First Avenue, Seattle, Wash. Postcard

Dearborn Street Station, Chicago, Ill. Postcard. ca. 1905-1939, Dearborn Street Station, Chicago, Ill. Postcard

Postcard of Smiling Woman on Beach in Florida. ca. 1924, A Sunny Smile from Florida

Beauvoir, Home of Jefferson Davis, near Biloxi, Miss. Postcard. 1901, Beauvoir, Home of Jefferson Davis, near Biloxi, Miss. Postcard

Postcard of a Woman Photographing the Ocean. ca. 1921, 147 A Snapshot on the Beach, Atlantic City, N. J
Postcard of a Woman Photographing the Ocean. ca. 1921, 147 A Snapshot on the Beach, Atlantic City, N.J. Published by Saltzburgs Merchandise Co. Atlantic City, N.J

Postcard of a Sunbather at the Beach. ca. 1922, Taking a sun bath

Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) flowering in snow, in February

PALM READING, c1902. Staged depiction of three fashionable women having their fortunes told with cards at a Gypsy camp. Photographed c1902

TAROT: WHEEL OF FORTUNE From an Italian deck, Milan, c1430

THANKSGIVING CARD, c1910. Heres to a glad Thanksgiving Day. American greeting card, c1910

Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas), Cornflower, Corncockle, Corn Marigold and Corn Chamomile, flowering, mixed arable weeds, England

Spectacular mass of alpine flowers including lupines, paintbrushes etc. in Rustler's Gulch
ROG-13779 Spectacular mass of alpine flowers including lupines, paintbrushes etc in Rustler's Gulch, Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, near Crested Butte, The Rockies, Colorado

Gemini constellation. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Aries and Musca Borealis constellations. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Draco and Ursa Minor constellations. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Portrait of a Rabbit, 1867. Creator: Yabu Chosui
Portrait of a Rabbit, 1867

Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (1707-88) French naturalist, being waited on by his trained chimpanzee. French trade card issued c1890. Chromolithograph

Ekwanok Country Club, Manchester, Vermont Postcard. ca. 1905-1939, Ekwanok Country Club, Manchester, Vermont Postcard

The Lobster Quadrille Postcard by Charles Folkard. ca. 1921, The Lobster Quadrille Postcard by Charles Folkard

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"Captivating Cards: A Kaleidoscope of Colors and Stories" From testing color blindness to depicting iconic figures, cards have long been a fascinating medium that tells tales from various walks of life. Take the "Colour Blindness Test, " for instance, an intricate patterned card designed to assess one's perception of colors. It serves as a reminder of the diverse ways in which we experience the world around us. Travel back in time with a 1933 American baseball chewing gum card featuring none other than Babe Ruth himself. This collectible piece captures the essence of America's favorite pastime and its cultural significance during that era. Playing cards hold their own allure, as seen in a captivating image from circa 1915. Here, a cowboy and Native American man sit together on a blanket, symbolizing unity amidst diversity—a testament to the power of games bringing people together across different backgrounds. In 1843, John Calcott Horsley crafted the first Christmas card for Sir Henry Cole—an exquisite creation that set off our beloved tradition of exchanging heartfelt greetings during the holiday season. This humble beginning paved the way for countless expressions of love and joy shared through festive cards over centuries. Thanksgiving also found its place among these cherished traditions with an enchanting American Thanksgiving card dating back to around 1900. Its imagery evokes warmth and gratitude while reminding us to appreciate life's blessings. Nature enthusiasts will find solace in observing creatures like the Stripeless Tree Frog perched upon lichen-covered rocks in Extremadura, West Spain—a mesmerizing sight captured by Celia Haddon's lens. Such glimpses into wildlife remind us of nature's beauty and delicate balance. The opening ceremony invitation for Brooklyn Bridge holds historical significance—crafted by Tiffany & Co. , it represents human ingenuity triumphing over seemingly insurmountable challenges. This grand structure stands tall today as an emblematic icon connecting communities physically and metaphorically.