Antique Bicycle Playing Cards advertising trade card, circa early 1890s. The colorful front shows the King of Spades riding a bicycle. Two rotating paper wheels serve as a game score keeper; both wheels are present and turn.
The back advertises Bicycle Playing Cards from the United States Printing Company, Russell & Morgan Factories, Cincinnati, Ohio. It also bears the imprint “Compliments of Geo. L. Claflin & Co., Wholesale Druggists, Providence, R.I.”
This is an original advertising score card, not a deck of playing cards or a postcard. It shows age-related wear and discoloration; please examine the photos for condition. Both sides are pictured.
The product is a rare 1890s bicycle playing cards mechanical score keeper trade card from Providence, RI. This Victorian trade card features intricate illustrations and serves as a unique piece of advertising memorabilia. The card likely had a functional use for keeping track of scores while playing cards, showcasing the craftsmanship and innovation of the time period. It would be a valuable addition to any collection of vintage advertising or merchandise.
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