Freeman Elliot Winning Aces Nudie Pin-Up Playing Cards

This is a terrific estate find, circa 1950: two complete decks of playing cards featuring the pin-up artwork of Freeman Elliot, a set called "Winning Aces".  One is called "Wishing Bone" and the other is "Aces Pat".

From Brown & Bigelow, this set was wildly popular when it came out and was a favorite for promotional give-aways, as is the case with this set: it was the "Season's Greetings" gift from Acme Welding and Cutting Works in Chicago.

The decks have been played, so there is some edge wear, but I didn't find hard creases or any tears.  Each deck also has a nudie joker.  The "inspected by" slip is still included, and the Winning Aces poem for each design is printed inside the lid.

Box is still sturdy, is soiled with tattering along edges and corners and a bad top corner area, but how great to find this whole set still together!

Offered as-found.

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