Object number
2023/92
Collection
Robert Dawson Romany Collection
Exhibition
Folklore and Magic
Creator
Inc. de Laurence Co. (Manufacturer)
Description
De Laurence's tarot cards, containing 78 cards and box. Acquired by Robert Dawson in around 1957. Part of the Robert Dawson Romany collection.
Physical description
1 deck of cards in box: card
Archival history
MERL List - Box Number: 10 // Artefact Number: BD 104 // Description: Cards - Tarot cards of De Laurence, Object history note - 'NOTES ON OBJECTS IN THE ROBERT DAWSON COLLECTION, FROM CONVERSATION MAY 2018 [...] BD104 Tarot cards. I found these when I was 13, they’re worth a lot. I wrote a book on them – the history, not the meanings or anything like that – when I was a teenager.'
Production place
Chicago
Object name
Playing cards
Material
Paper, card, Metal
Dimensions
Associated subject
PERSONAL LIFE : accessories - recreational