Midway Gardens Playing Cards
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation has partnered with Art of Play to design a commemorative pack of playing cards based on the legendary Midway Gardens. Wright pioneered the use of reinforced concrete as an architectural and artistic medium. His cast blocks and sculptures called Sprites, are prominently depicted on the face cards. The pips feature original Wright typography and the back design recreates his iconic stained glass window. Sadly, this cultural treasure was destroyed in 1929 but through these cards the memory of Midway Gardens lives on.
| Stock & Finish | FSC-Certified Proprietary Casino-Grade Linen Paper (Q1 Quality) |
| Coating | Air-Cushion Magic Finish for Flawless Gliding & Fanning |
| Tuck Case | Premium Soft-Touch Heavyweight Stock with Multi-Level Gold Foil & Embossing |
| Card Count | 54 Custom Illustrated Cards (52 Poker + 2 Bespoke Jokers) |
| Tax Stamp / Seal | Individually Numbered Custom Arcana Vault Adhesive Seal |
| Cut | Traditional Master Cut for Seamless Faros & Shuffles |
| Dimensions | Standard Poker Size (2.5" x 3.5" / 63.5 x 88.9 mm) |
| Manufacturer | Printed by The United States Playing Card Company (Erlanger, KY) |
Curator Notes: Midway Gardens Playing Cards
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation has partnered with Art of Play to design a commemorative pack of playing cards based on the legendary Midway Gardens. Wright pioneered the use of reinforced concrete as an architectural and artistic medium. His cast blocks and sculptures called Sprites, are prominently depicted on the face cards. The pips feature original Wright typography and the back design recreates his iconic stained glass window. Sadly, this cultural treasure was destroyed in 1929 but through these cards the memory of Midway Gardens lives on.
Each production run of this artifact is executed in limited atelier batches. Hand-assembled and calibrated with precision tools to ensure that physical resistance, kinetic balance, and aesthetic presentation meet the stringent heirloom standards of Arcana Vault.
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Arrived securely packaged in pristine condition. The numbered tax seal adds that authentic vintage archive feel.
The tuck box embossing is unreal—the gold foil catches the light from every angle. The cards handle like silk right out of the seal.
As a collector with over 300 decks, this immediately earned a spot in my top five. The paper stock feels luxurious and snappy.
Flawless faro shuffles and fans. The custom court illustrations are deeply atmospheric and full of subtle hidden symbolism.
