Plainbacks P21
cards by Robert Whitfield c. 1670-85
Said to have been played with by Charles II and Queen Catherine
A full set - the earliest English full set I know of
Wrapper shows Robert Whitfield (member and past Master of Worshipful Company) active 1667-1690s
Jack of Clubs shows 'Hewson' - see P1, P7, Hargrave, British Museum
Gilded edges (!)
