The court of music.

Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
Philadelphia : Theodore Presser Co., [ca.1950s?].
Description
53 ptd. playing cards (incl. title card) : illus. (ports.) ; 8.9 x 6.3 cm.

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Subject(s)
Former owner
Summary note
A standard deck of playing cards in which the traditional suits are replaced by sharps, flats, notes, and rests. The face cards depict famous composers such as Wagner, Beethoven, Mozart, Calve, Sullivan, Strauss, Offenbach, and others.
Notes
  • Original price, 50 cents, printed on box.
  • Stated on title card: 'Especially adapted for Musical Card Parties, Sociables, Clubs, Etc.'.
  • Back: blue design w/ harpsichord and other instruments in the center.
  • Cotsen copy: 9 of Flats missing.
  • CTSN copy: From the Diana R. Tillson Collection, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen, Class of 1950.
Binding note
Pub. white illus. box, 9.1 x 6.7 x 1.8 cm.
Provenance
Tillson, Diana R.
OCLC
1340486210
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