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Proof of one day's work, French, 1777.
"Jean Antoine Silvestre, son of Jean du Pons from Cerniere, has worked one day with his donkey. 9 April 1777."
With this proof, the man with the donkey could collect his
wages from his employer.
Written on the back is "Agreed: 1 pound and 6 pennies".
Gejus van Diggele Collection. Cat.nr. 1996.
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Playing card maker unknown, France. |
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In the French regions until 1816 it was forbidden by law to
print the backs of playing cards. This explains why we find so many secondary
use of playing cards in France. Business receipts, invoices, loans and financial
notations on playing cards must have been very common in the 17th and 18th
century since there are so many left.
Gejus
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