Rare and Lovely 1903 Constructive Geometry Playing Cards embroidery scissors measuring 3 1/4" in diameter

measuring 3 1/4" in diameter and 5 1/4" tall

perhaps one could pry it out

is plenty large to command a shelf

but the linen has darkened and the needlework faded

) I love its tall

Rare and Lovely 1903 Constructive Geometry Playing Cards embroidery scissors measuring 3 1/4" in diameterI've always got an eye out for interesting and beautiful playing cards, and these to my sensibilities are very much both of those, though a bit hard to photograph well due to the sheen. The 1903 deck, produced by The Cincinnati Game Company for educational purposes, consists of 55 cards representing various geometric stapes, with a complete instruction book detailing various ways to use them. I find the minimalist pale minty green shapes super