Tarot of Baseball card deck

Date1997

DescriptionColorful cardboard box with a flaming baseball just thrown by a pitcher illustrated on top. Superimposed in the baseball reads "Tarot of Baseball." In the home plate reads "U.S. Games Systems, Inc." Reverse shows a sample card, the Five of Bats, showing five players in white uniforms, red socks, and caps, and one is swinging a bat. Top and left side of the box repeat the game and maker's information while the right side has a short explanation of the cards and their special use to fortune-tellers.

Bio/Historical NoteDeck of Tarot of Baseball cards with illustrations of baseball players, administrators, umpires, and games on the deck rather than the more traditional figures.

Object numberB-2017-0259

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer U.S. Games Systems, Inc.

Attributes

Classificationstoys and games

Dimensions5 x 3 x 1 in.

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