Rare and Lovely 1903 Constructive Geometry Playing Cards embroidery scissors is plenty large to command

is plenty large to command a shelf

16 3/8" x 12 3/8" on substantial weight paper

pretty mirror

but the linen has darkened and the needlework faded

Rare and Lovely 1903 Constructive Geometry Playing Cards embroidery scissors is plenty large to commandI'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