WWPCM00139
publisher "Press of the Woolly Whale" (New York, USA)
deck "26th Yankee Division" (52+1J+1ec, 400 copies), 1933
second name "Mademoiselle from Armentierre"
(Hochman)
designed by A.Butler
The Press of the Woolly
Whale was owned by Melbert B. Cary Jr. who was a very well known
collector of playing cards.
He published this as a tribute to his service in WWI
and in commemoration of thesigning of the Armistice.
The deck honored the 103rd
Field Artillery of which Mr. Cary was a member.
The Queens represent the four Mademoiselles made famous by the WWI song “Parlez Vous.”
