British Isles, from "Court Game of Geography" 1838 - 1855

"British Isles" is a hand-colored lithograph created by William and Henry Rock between 1838 and 1855. This card, part of a larger "Court Game of Geography" set, illustrates a map of Great Britain and Ireland, and features red hearts, likely representative of the "hearts" suit in a deck of playing cards. The simple, cartographic style is typical of 19th century educational materials, and the artwork's small size suggests its intended use as a game piece or a teaching aid. The card is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.