Victoria and Albert museum presents historical tarot decks

[Pio2001]

 

Don't miss this video of the Victoria and Albert museum, presenting historical decks, including 4 gilded cards from the XVth century : 

 

Other links from the V&A museum : 

Bat for Lashes Explores the Cards

A history of tarot cards

[gregory]

They completely bypass the Sola Busca - the Smith-Waite was NOT the first fully illustrated deck. Other than that - yes, interesting - thanks for the link.

[gilded-citrus]

Wow, this is fascinating! Thank you for sharing such a cool video.

[Symph]

Love the first deck they presented, great death card, makes me think of the mexican day of the dead.  

[Tanga]

Yes. This whole presentation is beautiful and I love how the curators are in character 🙂.

I've been posting it to anyone who has shown any curiosity about The Tarot.

Edited September 29, 2025 by Tanga