{"product_id":"personalized-playing-cards-with-photo-2-48-x-3-46","title":"Athlétisme: The Art of Strength A Vintage Weightlifting Playing Card Deck by Walt \u0026 Pete®","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the golden age of physical culture with Athlétisme: The Art of Strength, a fully illustrated playing card deck inspired by vintage weightlifting, early gymnasiums, strongmen, pioneering women athletes, and the beautifully composed sporting imagery of the early twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery card has been thoughtfully designed in the visual language of a preserved historical artifact. Aged-cream paper tones, decorative Art Deco borders, custom suit symbols, period-inspired typography, and rich shades of navy, crimson, muted olive, gold, and antique red give the deck its distinctive museum-quality character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe court cards feature original vintage-inspired illustrations of weightlifters in period athletic clothing and dramatic strength poses. Custom aces, numbered cards, and jokers carry the weightlifting theme throughout the entire deck, creating a unified collection rather than a conventional deck with a decorative back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cards are housed in a coordinating illustrated tuck box featuring the Walt \u0026amp; Pete® stag emblem and the collection motto:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eForgotten Moments, Forever Remembered.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for both play and display, Athlétisme is ideal for poker nights, card collectors, weightlifting enthusiasts, fitness-history admirers, coaches, athletes, and anyone drawn to the artistry of vintage physical culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eInside the Deck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e52 fully illustrated playing cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo specially designed jokers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Walt \u0026amp; Pete® collector and promotional card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom-designed aces, court cards, numerals, and suit symbols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoordinating illustrated card backs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Athlétisme tuck box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e55 cards total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCard size: 2.48 × 3.46 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCard stock: Regular Linen (RL28)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetric size: Approximately 63 × 88 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinting: Full color on both sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Smooth matte finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorners: Traditional rounded corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Custom-printed tuck box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeck format: Standard four-suit playing deck with two jokers and one collector card\u003cbr\u003eBrand: Walt \u0026amp; Pete®\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Collectible Work of Sporting Art\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAthlétisme was created as more than a functional playing deck. It is a compact visual archive celebrating the discipline, performance, and evolving culture of weightlifting. From the custom court-card athletes to the smallest decorative details, every element contributes to a cohesive portrait of strength rendered through a vintage lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether used at the card table, presented as a gift, or displayed as part of a sporting collection, this deck brings forgotten moments from the history of physical culture back into view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalt \u0026amp; Pete®\u003cbr\u003eForgotten Moments, Forever Remembered.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"QP-Market-Network","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43385991757918,"sku":"Poker Size Custom Playing Cards (2.48\" x 3.46\")Easy-722658357","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/4563\/9988\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Sep_19_2026_10_56_44_AM.png?v=1789833421","url":"https:\/\/waltandpete.com\/products\/personalized-playing-cards-with-photo-2-48-x-3-46","provider":"Walt \u0026 Pete","version":"1.0","type":"link"}