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Photographic copies of Indian playing cards

Title
Photographic copies of Indian playing cards.
Format
Realia
Published
20th century.
Description
45 cards; photographic copies of handcolored discoidal playing cards, painted on paper; 3" x 4 1/8".
Notes
ISR 637. From Orissa, India. In the collection of Deutsche Spielkarten Museum, no. 1184.
Summary
Photographic copies of handcolored discoidal playing cards, painted on paper. 45 scenes of heterosexual sex behavior representing scenes from the temples of Puni and Konorak. Originally 52 cards, only 45 remain.
Kinsey subjects
Art--India--20th century. Novelty playing cards. Coital techniques--India--20th century.

Holdings

Library
Blmgtn - Kinsey Institute Library (by appointment only)
Call Number
238R A004.1-45
Location
Kinsey Institute Library - Art