Mlle. Lenormand Cartomancy Deck

This deck by Piatnik, the Austrian card manufacturer, is a version of the deck used my Mlle. Lenormand, the celebrated card reader for Napoleon and Josephine. Lenormand was born in 1772 in Alencon, France. She learned her skills working with fortune-teller Madame Gilbert and later became wealthy and successful reading for high society. She died in Paris in 1843. Each card in this version is assigned to one traditional playing card. Only cards six-ten and the ace, jack, queen and king of the four suits are included. Each card also has its own number and a symbolic scene. The instruction booklet gives the meaning for each card and two reading methods.

Deck

Number of
Cards Card
Size Copyright Publisher Card Back Design

36 2 1/4"
x
3 1/2" 1986 Piatnik [back design]

Deck
Number of Cards	Card Size	Copyright	Publisher	Card Back Design
36	2 1/4" x 3 1/2"	1986	Piatnik

Also Included: instruction booklet (62 pages) in German, English & French, blank card

Category: Non-tarot

Card Names:
Cavalier, Clover Leaf, Ship, House, Tree, Clouds, Snake, Coffin,
Bouquet of Flowers, Scythe, Rod, Birds, Child, Fox, Bear, Star,
Stork, Dog, Tower, Garden, Mountain, Paths, Mouse, Heart, Ring,
Book, Letter, Gentleman or Man, Woman or Young Lady, Lilies,
Sun, Moon, Key, Fish, Anchor, Cross
Other Comments: Piatnik version, no verses

See Also:

Related Items: Lenormand Oracle Cards, U.S. Games/AGMuller Mlle. Lenormand deck

Sample Card Images:

[Garden] [Book] [Fish]