Columbian Exposition

Playing Cards

Copyright, CW Clark

1893

This space is set aside for a contextualizing narrative. It is available to either a contributing educator or for a student to submit.

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Add to the discussion

The short video brings up a few points, but you’re welcome to pick up where it left off. Record your conversation and submit it here.

  • Who was the intended user of these cards?

  • Do you think these cards were intended to be played with, or just used as memorabilia?

  • In your opinion, were the illustrations made separately from the cards or specifically for them?

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