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Eight of Diamonds playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. Vertically, a figural scene shown in outline. Two gentlemen in elaborate dress play music--the man at top holds a triangle, and the man at bottom plays guitar. Red diamonds integrated into the scene.

Playing Card, Eight of Diamonds, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-28

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

King of Clubs court playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. A male figure riding a donkey wearing a shirt patterned with clubs and a tall white hat decorated with a red ribbon. He drinks from a bottle of alcohol. Some indications of town and landscape in the background. At upper left corner, a black club topped by a crown.

Playing Card, King of Clubs, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-52

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

King of Diamonds court playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. Figure of a man wearing courtly costume with an elaborate crown and cape, a dagger at his hip and a scepter in his hand. Architectural buildings in the distance. At upper left corner, a red diamond topped by a crown.

Playing Card, King of Diamonds, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-51

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

King of Hearts court playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. Colorful figure of a cupid with pink wings, wearing a crown and holding a shield decorated with a flaming heart. A vase with flowers on a pedestal at left. At upper left corner, a red heart topped by a crown.

Playing Card, King of Hearts, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-50

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

King of Spades court playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. A colorful African chief figure shown in traditional costume, holding a spear and shield and with a large headdress. His body is covered with tattoos. Exotic landscape in background. At upper left, a spade topped with a crown.

Playing Card, King of Spades, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-49

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Jack of Clubs court playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. Figure of a farming boy holding a large scythe, threshing grain from the plants at his feet. He wears a straw hat with a red ribbon. Black club symbol at upper left corner.

Playing Card, Jack of Clubs, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-48

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Jack of Diamonds court playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. A male figure wearing a long apron and hat, sweeping a paved sidewalk or street. A red diamond at upper left.

Playing Card, Jack of Diamonds, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-47

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Jack of Hearts court playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. A male figure shown in a postman's uniform, raising his hat and carrying a love letter for delivery. A red heart at upper left corner.

Playing Card, Jack of Hearts, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-46

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Jack of Spades court playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. A male figure in court dress holding staffs and weapons. A black spade at upper left corner.

Playing Card, Jack of Spades, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-45

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Queen of Clubs court playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. A female maiden figure wearing a white dress with orange and yellow bodice. She carries freshly-picked flowers in the folds of her skirt. Architectural indications of a town in the background. A black club at upper left corner.

Playing Card, Queen of Clubs, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-44

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Queen of Diamonds court playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. A female figure wearing a red dress, white apron, and white hat. She is surrounded by a basket at left and various vegetables and produce at right. A red diamond in upper left corner.

Playing Card, Queen of Diamonds, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-43

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Queen of Hearts court playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. A female figure in a full dress, wearing the costume of a ballerina. The dancer has pink wings and a star above her head, a bouquet of flowers on the stage at her feet. A red heart at upper left.

Playing Card, Queen of Hearts, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-42

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Queen of Spades court playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. Female figure of Joan of Arc shown dressed for battle, wearing armor over a blue and yellow skirt decorated with fleurs de lys. She holds an ax in her right hand and points with her left hand. Architecture in the background.

Playing Card, Queen of Spades, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-41

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Ten of Clubs playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. Vertically, an elaborate scene of a male figure in armor laid out for his funeral, his head crowned with laurel leaves, his hands clasped in prayer. Ten black clubs integrated with the scene.

Playing Card, Ten of Clubs, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-40

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Nine of Clubs playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. Vertically, an elaborate scene depicting a funeral procession: a highly ornamented horse-drawn carriage carries a coffin draped in a cloth decorated with the cross. Ecclesiastical architecture in the background. At the rear of the coach, two male figures, possibly footmen, follow the processional. A man at left edge shows a gesture of respect and removes his hat.

Playing Card, Nine of Clubs, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-39

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Eight of Clubs playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. Vertically, a group of African figures in an exotic landscape, a palm tree at upper right and an umbrella topped with a crescent moon at center. The symbols of the black clubs used to depict figures in blackface, some stereotypical figures shown, including a mammy at lower left. Facial features are highlighted in white.

Playing Card, Eight of Clubs, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-38

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Seven of Clubs playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. Vertically, a group of minstrel figures shown in stereotypical blackface, the symbols of the clubs used to color their faces, their features highlighted in white. The figures play various musical instruments including drums, vioiln, cello, and horns. Three music stands throughout scene.

Playing Card, Seven of Clubs, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-37

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Six of Clubs playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. Female figure in flowered dress and ornamental hairstyle. She carries a pitcher of water and waters pots of flowers and plants. At upper right, a chandelier with four burning candles. Six black clubs integrated into the design.

Playing Card, Six of Clubs, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-36

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Five of Clubs playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. A male court figure wearing elaborate costume, a sword at his hip and holding a large decorative ax. Five black clubs integrated into the scene.

Playing Card, Five of Clubs, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-35

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Four of Clubs playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. Figure of a male bishop carrying a crozier (staff). He wears religious costume and carries a Bible. Two clubs integrated into the design of his staff, the other two integrated into his hat and vestments.

Playing Card, Four of Clubs, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-34

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Three of Clubs playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. Vertically, figural scene depicted in one tone. A girl jumps rope, which is twirled by two older women at either side, each of the three figures marked with a black club. At bottom, the woman's face is made black by the club, her facial features highlighted in white. A house and trees in the background. At lower left, a man holds the hand of a small child.

Playing Card, Three of Clubs, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-33

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Playing Card, Two of Clubs, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-32

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Ace of Clubs playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. Male figure depicted in outline in elaborate military costume. He wears wide boots with spurs, voluminous pants, an armored vest, cape, and a feathered hat. A sword at his hip. The black club symbol integrated into his armor at center.

Playing Card, Ace of Clubs, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-31

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Ten of Diamonds playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. Vertically, a figural scene shown in outline depicting many soldiers in various states of fighting or marching. Most clutch muskets or swords, and the figures present a variety of military costumes. At lower left, a soldier beats a drum. A man near him sleeps, clutching a spear. Wooden cart at lower left corner.

Playing Card, Ten of Diamonds, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-30

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Nine of Diamonds playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. Vertically, a figural scene in outline depicting a parade of various figures. At left, a row of people: a woman carrying an ax, a male figure with sword, a gentleman in a flowered hat, and a masked figure blowing a horn. At right, a figure dressed as a sea king, a child blowing a trumpet riding a costumed bull, and a male dressed as a devil with a fake nose and pitchfork. Red diamonds integrated into the scene.

Playing Card, Nine of Diamonds, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-29

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Seven of Diamonds playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. Vertically, a figural scene shown in outline. Two men drinking alcohol in an interior, possibly a pub. At top, a man wearing a flat hat holds a bottle of liquor behind his back while drinking from a tall glass. A lamp and clock on a table beside him. At bottom, a man wearing a waistcoat and top hat holds a book. Red diamonds integrated into the scene.

Playing Card, Seven of Diamonds, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-27

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Six of diamonds playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. Vertically, a figural scene depicted in outline. At left, a group of spectators viewed from behind, looking up at carnival-like performers on a level above. At right, musicians playing a drum and a trumpet. They are accompanied by a circus strong man. Red diamonds integrated into the scene.

Playing Card, Six of Diamonds, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-26

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Playing Card, Five of Diamonds, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-25

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Four of Diamonds playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. Two male figures in military costume depicted in outline, with red diamonds integrated into their hats as well as the cuffs of their boots. At left, a map with a top hat holds a bottle, possibly of wine. At right, a man wearing a fez places his hands on the other's shoulders.

Playing Card, Four of Diamonds, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-24

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Three of Hearts playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. A female figure with long braided hair and a full dress, three red diamonds centered vertically across the figure.

Playing Card, Three of Diamonds, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-23

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Two of Diamonds playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. Vertically, two child figures on a seesaw balanced on a log. Boy at top wears a top hat and is smiling, a red diamond incorporated into his torso. Boy at bottom appears afraid, red diamond integrated into his bag.

Playing Card, Two of Diamonds, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-22

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Ace of Diamonds playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. A male figure in costume, holding a sword in his right hand and a flag in his left. A red diamond centered at his torso.

Playing Card, Ace of Diamonds, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-21

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Ten of Hearts playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. Vertically, eight figures depicted in bust view arranged in pairs, red hearts integrated into their faces, chests, and arms. At upper left, two gentlemen facing each other. At lower left, a man and woman facing away from each other. At upper right, two gentleman arguing, one sticking out his tongue. At lower right, an amorous couple.

Playing Card, Ten of Hearts, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-20

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Nine of Hearts playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. Figural scene depicting two men holding a shield at center decorated with an eagle. Above, a helmet and banners. Below, a group of weapons and musical instruments. Red hearts integrated into the figures of the scene.

Playing Card, Nine of Hearts, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-19

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Eight of Hearts playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. Vertically, a figural scene shown in outline, red hearts integrated into various parts of the scene. Two soldiers engaged in a swordfight, each in different costume. The figure at top stabs the man at bottom with a dagger; the injured man holds a long pole bearing a flag with a heart and crescent moon.

Playing Card, Eight of Hearts, late 19th century
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
1955-78-14-18

This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.