Tally Cards

Two American tally cards c1930 for use with card games; the reverse was used
to give details of the score, table number and couple number.
Imprint: A Gibson Product USA
70 x 150mm (2¾ x 6in)

The recent Art Deco exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum acts as a reminder to ephemera collectors that the movement also influenced the design of humble items such as bookmarks, scent labels, cinema programmes and packaging.

Item of the Month 2003

January - Pledge Card
February - Lottery Papers
March - Menu
April - Party Invitation
May - Sample Sheet
June - Tally Cards
July - Envelope
August - Bookmark
September - Advertisement
October - Transfer Sheet
November - Ticket
December - Miner’s Licence

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