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Ace of Spades

One of Spades playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. Female figure depicted in outline in a church interior, wearing a nun's habit with a rosary hanging from her waist. She kneels and clasps her hands in prayer, her eyes cast down; an open book and crucifix at left. The black spade symbol is depicted upside down, occupying the space of her neck and chest. Within it, a small white cross.

Credit: Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton

late 19th century
Lithograph on paper
1955-78-14-1
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020

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