Content Description The Socialist Playing Cards Deck Collection consists of one set of 54 socialist-themed playing cards including the standard 52 cards plus one joker and one information card. Published by the Chicago-based Charles H. Kerr Company, the cards contain images and verses critiquing capitalism and advocating socialism. Mary Marcy wrote the verses, and Ralph Chaplin drew the images that adorn the cards. Mary Marcy’s husband, Leslie H. Marcy, was also involved in designing the cards. A...

Scope and Contents The Union Cards Playing Card Deck Collection consists of one set of 52 “Union” playing cards and the original box produced by the American Card Co. of New York City in 1862. The deck of cards appealed to the patriotism of consumers in the North during the early years of the American Civil War. The publishers replaced the traditional European playing card suits and symbols with imagery associated with the United States of America. The cards substitute eagles, shields, stars, and flags in...