University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
2017/5
Collection
Robert Dawson Romany Collection
Exhibition
Creating the countryside, Folklore and Magic
Creator
De La Rue Company (Manufacturer)
Description
The 'Gipsy' Fortune Telling Cards. This set of cards by Thomas de la Rue and Co Ltd dates from the 1940s. Set of 33 fortune telling cards, instruction leaflet and box. Part of the Robert Dawson Romany collection.
Physical description
1 pack of cards: paper
Archival history
Object history note - 'NOTES ON OBJECTS IN THE ROBERT DAWSON COLLECTION, FROM CONVERSATION MAY 2018 [...] BD103 Fortune-telling cards. This dates from 1940.', MERL List - Box Number: 10 // Artefact Number: BD 103 // Description: Cards - Gypsy fortune telling deck
Production date
1940-01-01 - 1949-12-31
Production period
1940s
Object name
Playing cards
Material
Paper
Associated subject
PERSONAL LIFE : accessories - recreational