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Trionfi
WWPCM00243
Full deck (32 cards), dimension 65x93 mm
Information from the site of Joop Muller http://members.xoom.com/DXpo/: "Harte Troef" was the name of a theatre play. The deck was ordered by the director, B.A. Mullens, of the Grand Theatre in Amsterdam to commemorate the 50st show of this play. The courts represent the major actors and the aces depict the stage scenes of the three acts. Made on March 7, 1923. Published by the Grand Theatre, Amsterdam. Designed by Ben Kok. Printed in a total run of 711. Only version of 32 cards
(65 - 93 mm). All the pipcards had the name of the play and the theatre in gold print on them. The Aces show the stage backgrounds for the three acts the play consisted of. The text on the Ace of Hearts is to commemorate the 50st show of this play. The design of the backside was much used for the "Fortuna" deck. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||