Playing cards, The Warrnambool Woollen Mill, Mid 20th century

Historical information

A souvenir or promotional item for the Warrnambool Woollen Mill. Playing cards was a very popular and common pass time in the 20th century with a variety of games being played, some of which survive to this day.

Significance

A common object which is related to one of Warrnambool's longest running businesses.

Physical description

A green cardboard box containing two packs of playing cards.The sets of cards have the same image of Warrnambool blankets with one set edged in orange and one in blue.

Inscriptions & markings

With Compliments of The Warrnambool Woollen Mill Co Ltd, on the box.
Warrnambool luxury blankets , Warrnambool Paradise on the cards.

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