Back: Plain Borders: Square Composition of Deck: 39 of 52 [A, K, Q, J, 10-2], lacking ace of marigolds; jack of shields; king of quatrefoils, queen of marigolds; 6, 2 of grapes; 10, 9, 2 of shields; 7, 3 of quatrefoils; 10, 6 of marigolds. Corners: Square Court Cards: Ks (except king of marigolds), Qs seated. Notes and References: A single French suit sign appears at the bottom of each card. The cards are intended to provide instruction in Latin. Pips are incorporated into the design of each card. D. Hoffmann 1973, fig. 71a; Lady Schreiber 1892, I, 12. Process: Engraving Stance of Court Cards: Single Figure Suit System: grapes, shields, quatrefoils, marigolds Type: Original Design
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