I thought it would be interesting to unite three standard decks from three different manufacturers all having the theme of prospecting for gold. Given their approximate dates of issue, they do appear to commemorate the gold rush in the Klondike region of the Yukon from 1896 to 1899.
I have pictured each deck's joker first, followed by the respective Aces of Spades and then the back designs, in the following order by brand.
Hochman SU25, Nugget No. 193 by The Bay State Card Co. (incorrectly referred to as Nuggett J in the encyclopedia), c.1900
Hochman RU32, Unknown brand name by The Goldfield Playing Card Company (Kalamazoo Paper Box & Card Co.), c.1905
Hochman AD27, Klondike No. 4711 by A. Dougherty, c.1910
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