Playing Cards [Teal]

Maker and role
Tasman Empire Airways Limited, Commissioned by
Strong and Ready Limited, Manufacturer
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Accession number
2004.340
Description
Deck of playing cards - 58 pieces: 57 (small) cards, including 13 cards in each suit - hearts, diamonds, spades and clubs. Also - extra Ace of spades, Jack of diamonds, one Joker card and 2 blank cards. All have royal blue back with TEAL written in centre in white with light blue circle around the words. 4 each TEAL logos (stylised flying fish / Maroro) above and below blue circle in white.
Cardboard box - royal blue, light blue and white logos "Playing Cards" written on top lid and bottom lid. Side: "New Zealand's International Airline". Other side: "Tasman Empire Airways Ltd."
Ace of spades (2 cards the same) has "Made at Toytown" and "Strong & Ready Ltd./Auckland".
Marks
TEAL / NEW ZEALAND'S INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE / PLAYING CARDS Logo
Collection
Credit Line
Tasman Empire Airways Limited et al. Playing Cards [Teal], 2004.340. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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