I recently purchased this deck of playing cards featuring theatre actors and actresses with a 1908 copyright date, and while I’ve been able to identify 51 of the stars these final 2 have me stumped. As you can see the names are included, but are in script. I have a feeling actually deciphering these 2 is close to impossible, as I’ve stared and squinted at them for some time now. However, if you’re a fan of turn of the century theater players then perhaps a face will seen familiar.
If so, please comment below or email me at things@things-and-other-stuff.com to let me know. Here you go:
6 of Spades - First name DEFINITELY Marie - last name likely begins with a D
King of Hearts - No Clue. First name appears to begin with an H but that is possibly only a first initial. Last name looks to start with an M but Im not sure about either.
I actually started this post needing 4 names, but identified 2 more while putting this together. One of the stars was actually billed under her husband’s name with no “Mrs.” to prefix it.
Tags: actor, actress, playing cards, stage stars, theater, theatre
1926 Gallaher “Cinema Stars” Tobacco Cards issued by Gallaher Ltd. out of Belfast & London. 100 card set. Measures 1-1/2″ x 2-1/2″.
1948 Dinkie Grips card from Series 3 covering MGM films. Full cards with unpunctured “grips” area at bottom measure approximately 2-1/8″ X 4-1/4″. Issued out of Birmingham, England by Dinkie Products with ad on back for Dinkie Grips as well as other Dinkie Products (Dinkie Curlers and Wavesetters).
1939 Gallaher “My Favourite Part” Tobacco Cards issued out of London, measuring approximately 1-1/2″ X 2-1/2″.
I’ll send you an email with a couple of links to hopefully help you find these two names. It’s possible you’ve already tried these resources but it’s worth a shot.