Card, Playing

Object number2012.7.75 a-d

Manufacturer Aluminum Company of America (1907 - 1998)

OriginSt. Paul, MN

MediumPaper

Credit LineGift of Nancy Page

DescriptionTwo Alcoa decks of cards with silver cardboard box.Dimensionsa) Width: 2.25 in. Length: 3.5 in. Depth: 0.625 in.
b) Width: 2.25 in. Length: 3.5 in. Depth: 0.625 in.
c) Width: 3.812 in. Length: 4.875 in. Depth: 0.625 in.
d) Width: 3.687 in. Length: 4.75 in. Depth: 0.75 in.

Marks(a-c)
"ALCOA"; "ALCOA / ALUMINUM"; and "ALUMINUM COMPANY OF AMERICA".

(d)
"PATENT PENDING. BROWN & BIGELOW. ST. PAUL MINNESOTA."; sticker: "REOI-SLIP / FINISH / REMBRANCE / REG. U.S. PAT. OFFICE PLAYING CARDS".
Historical NotesDonor Nancy Page’s husband worked for Alcoa for many years in their marketing and sales departments.

Previous owner Nancy Page

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