Rayo Card Co. Pyramid Solitaire Card Game c. 1907 silhouette puppet Malta's work

Malta's work

but as they are of the same ilk--both made in the Soviet Union in the 1930s or so--and seem well suited to one another

I believe this one dates from the late 19th century

The lid attaches via wire loops that fit over wire hooks on the back

only a couple of minor tears and bent corners and minor staining

Rayo Card Co. Pyramid Solitaire Card Game c. 1907 silhouette puppet Malta's workThe design of these Rayo Card Co. Pyramid Solitaire cards is so good, and so contemporary, I almost can't believe they exist and date to 1907. But indeed they do, and the instructions, though taped together, are still here with them, with a note that players should keep track of winning combinations and mail them by May 1, 1913 to the Rayo Card Co. c o Columbia Trust Company at 135 Broadway, NYC! 45 of the original 46 cards are here (the Yellow