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This blog is written and maintained by Miss Cuddlywumps, a fluffy-tailed calico cat who is both classically educated and familiar with mysteries. She receives creative input from the Real Cats and clerical assistance from She of Little Talent (old SoLT, a.k.a. Roby Sweet). Comments or complaints should be addressed to Miss C rather than to old SoLt (Ms. Sweet). Ms. Sweet accepts no responsibility for Miss C's opinions.

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

1880s Tiger Stamp for Playing Cards

Wordless Wednesday


Private die playing card stamp of Russell, Morgan & Co.,
creators of the “Tigers No. 101” brand of playing cards.
For part of the nineteenth century, the U.S. government
taxed playing cards. Manufacturers could create their
own stamps, like this one featuring a fearsome tiger.
Image scanned and processed by A. Sdobnikov
(Personal collection)
[Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons.

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