Mexican Lotería Cards
Date
circa 1930
Credits
- Unknown 95 Illustrator
- Don Clemente Jacques 2 Game Designer
Format
- Illustration 293
- Card 74
- Game 6
Type of Work
- Finished work 5482
Dimensions
10 × 10 in
Locations Made
- Mexico 28
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Lotería is a traditional Mexican card game, similar to bingo, featuring colorful images that often represent culturally significant symbols. In the early 20th century, these cards became widely circulated in the U.S. as part of the growing Mexican-American communities.
The vivid graphics and iconography of Lotería cards were not only a form of entertainment but also a means of transmitting cultural symbols and stories, making them an early form of information design in Latino culture. This design influenced how mainstream America viewed Latino identity, often exoticizing or simplifying its complexities while also reinforcing the shared heritage among Latino communities.
Vintage Mexican Loteria Cards - circa 1930
