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Sheet of Playing Cards

16th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Sheet of Playing Cards
  • Artist: Georg Schachomair (German, 16th century)
  • Date: 16th century
  • Medium: Woodcut
  • Dimensions: sheet: 12 3/8 x 8 1/8 in. (31.5 x 20.6 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949
  • Object Number: 49.95.270
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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