Until the invention of the printing press in the 15th century, playing cards were individually hand-painted works of art and could only be afforded by the very wealthy.
David, I like the way you post from the future, while some of us Americans are finishing up Tuesday's workday!
Have you ever tried to make your own deck of cards from paper? Usually regular printing paper is so thin that the cards are too difficult to shuffle without creasing them. And it's always a good way to try to practice hand-drawing a club or ten.
Thanks for dropping by and leaving such a wonderful comment. It does strike me as strange, when I'm posting early in the morning and the US and Canada is preparing to pack up work the previous evening!
Until the invention of the printing press in the 15th century, playing cards were individually hand-painted works of art and could only be afforded by the very wealthy.
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David, I like the way you post from the future, while some of us Americans are finishing up Tuesday's workday!
Have you ever tried to make your own deck of cards from paper? Usually regular printing paper is so thin that the cards are too difficult to shuffle without creasing them. And it's always a good way to try to practice hand-drawing a club or ten.
Hi Brian,
Thanks for dropping by and leaving such a wonderful comment. It does strike me as strange, when I'm posting early in the morning and the US and Canada is preparing to pack up work the previous evening!
Shall have to try my hand at cards. Stay tuned.
Cheers
David
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