I also found another bakelite playing card holder, this time in red. I really kind of like these, but I don't think I will get any more.

I would imagine these were more likely to be used for bridge or pinochle games, but you never know. Maybe poker.

This one has a maker's mark on the bottom:

Anyone know anything about N u d e l l Plastics (no spaces, naughty filter didn't like it) from Chicago?

Michael Siskin