Show shakespearean nir the new shakespearean playing are very unique and artistic for ca aurles the playing card was a medium for emblem and symbol but by degrees thi idea was suppressed in alila new pack the court cards have been selected from the plays of shakespeare in the hearts king lear the young queen in bichard 1 and lance are chosen in diamonds the king in hamlet catherine 0 aragon and jack in clubs king john margaret of anjou and pistol in spades richard lady macbeth and jack cade the quotations accord ralth the charac teia and many interesting details of costume and jewelry have been pressed into service the pack Is of singular interest and the idea Is excellent |