This is the Jack of Diamonds from a pack of cards produced by Charles Goodall in 1897 to celebrate Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, 60 years as Queen of Britain and its overseas dominions. The court cards (picture cards) display former monarchs of Britain, along with their names and dates, and this pack was issued without a joker. This Jack is shown as Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester (1532 - 1588). Dudley was a 'favourite' of Queen Elizabeth I of England. There is a link below to the portrait of Queen Victoria that appears on the reverse of each card; and to the other diamonds court cards: . History | Vertical | Design | Pattern | Old-fashioned
High Resolution JPEG Picture of This is the Jack of Diamonds from a pack of cards produced by Charles Goodall in 1897 to celebrate Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, 60 years as Queen of Britain and its overseas dominions. The court cards (picture cards) display former monarchs of Britain, along with their names and dates, and this pack was issued without a joker. This Jack is shown as Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester (1532 - 1588). Dudley was a 'favourite' of Queen Elizabeth I of England. There is a link below to the portrait of Queen Victoria that appears on the reverse of each card; and to the other diamonds court cards: . [526977547] stock photo
