Rare and Lovely 1903 Constructive Geometry Playing Cards early pin the tail on the donkey with a great contrast between

with a great contrast between the sharp edges of the cages and the soft curves of the chain links

One side is more weathered than the other

The shelf has a tiny bit of wiggle to it but seems stable

The bottom is signed in pencil by its maker but a bit difficult to read--Donald Joseph something

with some wear to the paint and rusting that I think just makes it better

Rare and Lovely 1903 Constructive Geometry Playing Cards early pin the tail on the donkey with a great contrast betweenI've always got an eye out for interesting and beautiful playing cards, and these to my sensibilities are very much both of those, though a bit hard to photograph well due to the sheen. The 1903 deck, produced by The Cincinnati Game Company for educational purposes, consists of 55 cards representing various geometric stapes, with a complete instruction book detailing various ways to use them. I find the minimalist pale minty green shapes super