Playing Cards

Name/Title

Playing Cards

Entry/Object ID

2011.63.9a-c

Description

Deck of playing cards. The cards are printed in the standard suits on the front and with an illustration of three flying ducks on the reverse. They are inside a cardboard carton with gold edges wrapped in red faux suede. The suede portion is printed in gold with the words, "THEODORE ROSSI TRUCKING CO., INC. / BARRE, VERMONT" on one side, and the brand logo for the cards on the other side.

Context

Distributed as promotional material for Theodore Rossi Trucking Company, Inc, in Barre, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

2011.63

Source or Donor

Cella, Patricia, Best, Clarice Bianchi Cella

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Duratone

Date made

circa 1955

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

3-3/4 in

Width

2-1/2 in

Depth

7/8 in

Material

Cardboard, Cellophane, Suede, Paper, Plastic

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Rossi, Theodore (1908-1990)

Person or Organization

Theodore Rossi Trucking Company, Inc.

Related Places

Place

City

Barre City

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America