1885 RARE Andrew Doughertys Indicator Playing Cards #50 Victorian Fan Trade Card For Sale

1800's Antique -"1885"-copyright / Dougherty Playing Cards No. 50-Victorian Trade CardAndrew Dougherty's Indicator Playing Cards No. 50 /Andrew Dougherty76, 78, 80 Centre St., N.Y.Size: BIG: Approx. 3.7 x 7.6 inches / Condition... any flaws as shown. Please study scans carefully.
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Rare Victorian advertising trade card for Andrew Dougherty's Indicator Playing Cards No. 50, produced around 1885.It was beautifully lithographed by the prominent New York firm Donaldson Brothers.Key Details & Historical Significance

• The "Fan Lady" Design: The artwork features an elegant Victorian woman holding a fan constructed from playing cards. This serves as a literal visual pun emphasizing how players hold their cards.
• The Patent War Era: This specific card dates to a critical time in American card history. Rival manufacturer Samuel Hart patented corner indices in 1864. To avoid patent infringement, Andrew Dougherty initially developed "Triplicate" playing cards, which featured tiny miniature replicas of the entire card in the corners.
• The Rise of "Indicators": Once Hart's patent restrictions expired, Dougherty introduced his refined version—the Indicator deck. These added distinct corner numbers and miniature suit symbols outside the main borders, allowing players to tightly fan their hand and check values seamlessly at a glance. The Indicator No. 50 brand quickly evolved into one of the company's most prolific and successful sellers for over three decades.

REVERSE - TEXT Transcript: -- PLAYING CARDS - -MANUFACTURED BYANDREW DOUGHERTY,
Nos. 76, 78 and 80 Centre St., New York.No.$0No. 2 Steamboats, Asst'd Star, Plaid and Calico Backs, with "Indicators."}
0Steamboats, CONVEX CORNERS, Asst'd Star, Plaid and Calico Backs, "with Indicators," each pack in a box.}
1Steamboats, First Quality, Asst'd Star, Plaid and Calico Backs, "with Indicators."}
1"Extra" Steamboats, First Quality, "Convex Corners," Asst'd Star, Plaid and Calico Backs, "with Indicators," each pack in a box.}
6Great Mogul, Fancy Backs, "with Indicators."}
7Great Mogul, Fancy Backs, "Convex Corners," "with Indicators," each pack in a box.}
10Triplicate Pure Linen, "Patented" Convex Corners, each pack in a box.}
ENAMELED IVORY-FINISHED CARDS.9TALLY-HO, (Convex Corners) with Indicators.}each pack in a box.14CLIMAX, (Convex Corners) with Indicators,}each pack in a box.33Eagle, American Flag Back, with "Indicators on Corners". .
16Great Mogul, Fancy Backs, with "Indicators on Corners". .
23Great Mogul, (Euchre) Convex Corners, 32 Cards to the Pack.36Great Mogul, (Solo) Convex Corners, 36 Cards to the Pack.. .
25Spanish American, "Patented," Convex Corners.. .
70IVORETTES, Patented, Convex Corners,}each pack in a box.60AMERICAN CLUB, each pack in a box.. .
50INDICATORS, Convex Corners, each pack in a box.. .
50G. Indicators, Gilt Edges.. .
15Great Mogul, En'ld, (Convex Corners) "without Indicators.". .
18TRIPLICATE, "Patented," Convex Corners.. .
18H. Triplicate, Patented, Convex Corners, Dog, Horse and Cat Backs.}
18 G.Triplicate, Patented, Convex Corners, Gilt Edges.. .
18 H. C.Triplicate, Patented, Convex Corners, Horse, Dog and Cat Backs. Gilt Edges.
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