Catalogue of the collection of playing cards bequeathed to the Trustees of the British museum by the late Lady Charlotte Schreiber.

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CATALOGUE OF CARDS.

19. Hasle bei Burgdorf; modern. Complete pack of 36. On the 2
of shields is " Spielkartenfabrik," and on the 2 of bells "Hasle b.
Burgdorf." Backs decorated with a black diagonal pattern on a
blue ground.
3X x 2k in.
(b.) With French suits.
20. Geneva. Gassmann; 19th century. Complete pack of 32. On the
knave of spades is " Gassmann," and on that of clubs " a Geneve."
All the aces bear the excise stamp of Geneva. Backs plain.
31 x 24 in.
21. Place of issue uncertain. Story of William Tell; modern.
Complete pack of 32, in the style of those published by Wiist at
Frankfort (see German PACKS, No. 200). The court cards are
figures of characters in the story of William Tell, the chief
incidents of which are depicted on the aces. Backs decorated
with a small pink pattern.
32 x 24 in. [S. Vol. III, pl. 12.]
III.-PACKS OF 52, WITH FRENCH SUITS.
22. Schaffhausen. J. Miiller; modern. Swiss views and costumes.
Complete pack, similar in character to No. 21 but double-ended.
The court cards are figures in national costumes, and on the aces
are views of " Chute-du-Rhin," "Rigi Koulm," "Montreux," and
"Glacier de Rosenlaui." Backs decorated with views of Swiss
scenery. In cardboard case which has on one side an Alpine view
and on the other the arms of the Confederation, and is inscribed
"Vues et Costumes Suisses. Jean Miiller, Schaffhouse."
34 x 2i in.
23. Schaffhausen. J. Miiller; modern: Swiss views and costumes.
Complete pack, similar in all respects to the last, but with the
figures on the court cards varied. In similar cardboard case.
24. Schaffhausen. J. Miiller; modern. Swiss views and costumes.
Complete pack, similar to the last, with the same designs on the
court cards and views of the same places on the aces. Backs
decorated with a small red pattern. In original wrapper lettered
"Costumes Suisses. Vues des Alpes Suisses. Views of Switzerland."