SS Uganda playing cards

A complete set of playing cards with two jokers. The outside packaging has a red background with two images of Brittania holding a Union Jack shield with a lion behind her. The initials “B.I.” are prinited in white underneath. Printed on the red background in white is the outline of the same image with the words “B.I.S.N.CO. LTD” slides out to reveal the cards inside. The Ace of spades playing card has the words “BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LTD” printed underneath the spade, while the company flag resides inside the spade. The reverse of the cards has a red background with the two images similar to the front cover. The outside case is slightly dirty.

Object Details

ID: ZBA1716
Collection: Toys, games and music
Type: Playing cards
Display location: Not on display
Places: Bristol
Vessels: Uganda, 1952 [SS]
Date made: circa 1965
People: British India Steam Navigation Company Limited
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 25 x 93 x 68 mm