1873 West and Lee Complete Deck of Bird Game Cards old handmade frame There is some faint text

There is some faint text

and nicely set off by this border of orange flowers and leaves

perhaps one could pry it out

But how not to love them

and 100% wool

1873 West and Lee Complete Deck of Bird Game Cards old handmade frame There is some faint textI think these are really lovely, and love both the individual birds featured on them, and the poetic names of the categories into which they are divided, including "Pigeon Tribe" and "Honey Eaters." And, with a corresponding text card for each bird, it is quite an educational deck, too. The instructions included are along with the original box partial, but essentially it is the same as rummy, though one could also certainly use the deck to quiz a