![]() All 35 cards (17 pairs plus the old maid) are here, and feature dark orange backs. The pack consists of forty-nine cards divided into six races (or suits) each containing a King, Queen, Prince, Princess, Judge, Jester, Nurse and Baby, numbered from 8 to 1, plus one ‘Old Maid. ![]() I'd guess these are just a bit older than that, and would bet they are British based on the phrases and the character of the images. Lovely Victorian family card game with illustrations possibly by the famous humorous artist, cartoonist and illustrator Richard Doyle (1824-1883). 1900 (monochromatic lithograph prints like these, but featuring George Washington and the like) which sold in a Skinner Auction a few years ago. ![]() The closest in appearance I've found is a Patriotic Old Maid set produced by Milton Bradley Co., c. FREE shipping Add to Favorites Vintage 1959 ED-U-CARDS Old Maid Card Game Circus Edition (8) 35.00. ![]() I can't imagine a more charming set of Old Maid cards than these! I've never seen another set with pairs made by two unlike halves that come together to form one phrase and image (rather than pairs of two identical cards) -and what wonderful images and phrases they are! I especially love "Yum / Yum" for the kissing couple, which contrasts perfectly with "End of the / Honeymoon" right before it, and then that ring split across two sides in "Steady / Pull" with backward leaning women on either end-but really they're all so good, and the Old Maid herself, too!!! Vintage 9 Old Maid Cards Chic Chick Mis America Fusy Flossie Jack Jockey Jitter Bugs Goodie Cook Betsy Bowler Seedy Sam Silly Sue 50s (900) 22.95. ![]()
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