Celebrate America's natural treasures with the Piatnik National Parks Playing Cards, a stunning collectors' deck featuring vintage poster art from the Federal Art Project of the 1930s. Since Ferdinand Piatnik took over Anton Moser's card painting business in 1843, the Piatnik family has preserved and refined the art of playing card manufacturing for over 180 years. What began as a traditional craft shop in Vienna's 14th district has evolved into Europe's leading game publisher, with products now available in 72 countries worldwide.
The National Parks deck (part number 163111) is part of Piatnik's celebrated Collectors' Cards series, where every single card features a unique image related to a specific subject. From Yosemite to the Adirondacks, America's National Parks are scenic monuments to early conservationists who preserved these peaks and lakes, rivers and woods for future generations. This collectors' deck celebrates these unique landscapes through brilliant vintage posters that capture the wonder and majesty of America's public lands.
Each of the 55 cards (52 playing cards plus 3 jokers) displays an individual vintage National Parks poster on its face, creating a visual journey through America's most iconic natural landmarks. The nostalgic artwork features promotional posters from the 1930s Federal Art Project, an era when bold graphics and vibrant colors inspired Americans to explore their national heritage. These historic designs evoke a sense of adventure and American pride, making this deck a treasure for both card players and Americana collectors.
The poker size cards measure 63 x 88 mm (approximately 3.5 x 2.5 inches), with standard playing card faces and a common vintage-inspired design on the reverse. This size is perfect for all standard card games including poker, rummy, gin, hearts, and countless others.
Lovingly researched and thoughtfully curated, Piatnik's Collectors' Cards are not only perfect gifts and delightful to browse through but also fully suitable for card playing. The high-quality construction features premium cardstock with smooth handling and precise printing that ensures these cards perform beautifully during gameplay while maintaining their collectible appeal.
Made in Vienna, Austria, these cards carry forward the Piatnik heritage established when Ferdinand and his three sons—Ferdinand, Adolf, and Rudolf—incorporated as "Ferdinand Piatnik & Söhne" in 1882. The Piatnik factory, established in 1824, is a recognized symbol of Vienna and continues to produce cards using both modern electronic printing technology and traditional manual methods.
Whether you're a National Parks enthusiast, vintage poster collector, nature lover, or simply appreciate unique playing card designs, Piatnik's National Parks deck delivers a perfect blend of historical artistry and functional quality that has made this Austrian manufacturer a trusted name for nearly two centuries. Each game becomes a celebration of America's "Forever Wild" legacy.
