vintage Plastic

Cardinal Plastic Set

The everyday mid-century American set — mass-produced Cardinal tiles in a vinyl case. Modest value but enormous sentimental volume in estates.

Identity

Maker	Cardinal Industries
Era	1955–1975
Tile material	Plastic
Case	Vinyl Case

Composition

Tile count	152
Jokers	Yes
Arabic numerals	Yes
Identification notes	Injection-molded faces with painted engraving; lighter and flatter than catalin. Vinyl briefcase with plastic racks.

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