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Creator Role

creator; illustrator; publisher

Description

American Bicentennial Historical Playing Card Deck, made by U.S. Games Systems. Includes deck of cards (3948 A), booklet (3948 B), and two-piece box (3948 C) with text, etc. There is a total of 56 cards. Each card has a portait of prominent figure from American history. created by Stuart R. Kaplan (1932-present), illustrated by Douglas Gorsline (American, 1913'1985), published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. (American, 1968-present)

Contributor

Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams

Approximate Creation Date

ca. 1973

Measurement

4 1/2 X 3 inches

Materials and Techniques Display

mass production

Inscription

verso, center: "USA"

Subjects

Biography; Presidents--United States--Election--History--20th century; Presidents--United States--Election--History--19th century

Work Type

playing cards

Class

toys & games

Rights

Copyright protected by Mississippi State University Libraries. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.

Related Source

See objects #3948A-C

ID

3948

Current Location

Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana (Mississippi State, Mississippi, United States)

Repository

Mississippi State University Libraries

Digital Publisher

Mississippi State University Libraries (electronic version).

Contact Information

For more information about the contents of this collection, email sp_coll@library.msstate.edu.

American Bicentennial Historical Playing Card Deck

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