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Boxed set of Shaw Savill Line playing cards
Boxed set of Shaw Savill Line playing cards

Boxed set of Shaw Savill Line playing cards

Maker (British, founded 1882)
Date1960 - 1975
Object number00003556
NamePlaying cards
MediumPaper, ink.
DimensionsOverall: 24 x 130 x 92 mm, 0.2 kg
ClassificationsToys, games and souvenirs
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionCheap, portable and functional items such as ashtrays, key rings, matchboxes, bags, paperweights, pens and T-shirts have always been popular souvenirs purchased on cruise ships or from ports of call. When emblazoned with the name or image of the vessel that the passenger temporarily calls home, the item can be immediately understood.