Playing Cards [Teal]
Maker and role
Tasman Empire Airways Limited, Commissioned by
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Object detail
Accession number
2004.530
Description
1.Box: light blue cardboard box with 2 ends that can be unfolded. One of those ends has 2 slits cut through the back and has a half-circle cut out on the end of the box. Both large sides say "TEAL" in white surrounded by 8 TEAL logos (a stylised flying fish or Maroro)Around the sides is written "Tasman Empire Airways Ltd.", "with compliments" and "Playing Cards".
2=55. Cards: There is a complete set of cards, none are missing. The deck also has a joker (featuring an image of a boy with pointy shoes playing a horn), a blank card and an introductory card. The back of each card is identical to the sides of the box. "TEAL" in white bubble letters inside a light blue circle which, in turn, is surrounded by 8 TEAL logos (stylised flying fish or Maroro).
2=55. Cards: There is a complete set of cards, none are missing. The deck also has a joker (featuring an image of a boy with pointy shoes playing a horn), a blank card and an introductory card. The back of each card is identical to the sides of the box. "TEAL" in white bubble letters inside a light blue circle which, in turn, is surrounded by 8 TEAL logos (stylised flying fish or Maroro).
Marks
With compliments Tasman Empire Airways Ltd.
TEAL / NEW ZEALAND'S INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE / PLAYING CARDS Logo
TEAL / NEW ZEALAND'S INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE / PLAYING CARDS Logo
Media/Materials
Collection
Credit Line
Tasman Empire Airways Limited. Playing Cards [Teal], 2004.530. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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