Snap Playing Card - Winners
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Snap Playing Card - Winners
Snap Playing Card - Winners, newspaper seller.
circa 1900s
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Calling Media News Newspaper Newsprint Press Seller Selling Snap Winners Games
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, titled 'Snap Playing Card - Winners,' transports us back to the early 1900s and the bustling streets of an Edwardian era town. The image showcases a group of excited, well-dressed men, gathered around a newspaper seller, intently focused on the playing cards spread out before them. The seller, with a confident and proud expression, calls out the winning combinations from a stack of pink newsprint-covered Snap playing cards. Snap, a popular and simple trick-taking game, was a common pastime during this time, often played for entertainment and social interaction. The game required a standard deck of 52 cards, with no jokers, and the objective was to be the first player to discard all of their cards. The excitement in this photograph lies in the fact that these men have just won a game, and the camaraderie and friendly competition are palpable. The scene is further enhanced by the backdrop of the newspaper seller's cart, filled with various publications, symbolizing the growing influence of the media and the press during the early 1900s. The men's attire, from their well-tailored suits to their fashionable hats, also offers a glimpse into the fashion trends of the time. This photograph is a fascinating snapshot of a bygone era, capturing the essence of community, entertainment, and the simple joys of a game well-played.
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