My name is Dave Seaney. I am a playing card collector that also loves history and genealogy. I have combined all of these interests to research and write stories about playing cards and the people involved. I now refer to myself as a "Playing Cardologist".
This research grew out of something I noticed when doing a story about the Longley brothers. You can find this story and others on my "Stories" page. It was there I noticed that there were symbols on the hilt of the sword of the King of Hearts and it would change with the card maker. I refer to it as a maker's mark.
This site is about what I found and the connections I uncovered. I hope it is of interest and help to you.
This site is about what I found and the connections I uncovered. I hope it is of interest and help to you.