Collection of playing cards from shipping companies
Dateafter 1878
Object numberANMS0170[053]
NameCard
MediumPaper
DimensionsOverall: 88 x 56 mm,
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineAustralian National Maritime Museum Collection
DescriptionThis collection of playing cards was assembled by Alan Rice whilst serving as a merchant seaman in the Australian coastal trade. The playing cards were produced by the Adelaide Steamship Company Ltd, Adriatica, Australian United Steam Navigation Co Ltd, the Blue Funnel Line, Clan Shire - Houston Lines, Cunard Lines, the East Asiatic Company, Koninklijke Rotterdamsche Lloyd, P McAllum & Sons Ltd, McIlwraith McEacharn Line, Orient Line, P&O, P&O Orient, Shaw Savill & Albion Co Ltd, Port Line, United States Lines, and several playing cards features images of Flagstaff Hill, Warnambool and the Murray River paddle steamer.