Poker Cards | Grant Wood Tribute 003

A celebration of youth, camaraderie, and unspoken connections, the Poker Cards | Grant Wood Tribute 003 deck reinterprets classic Americana through a queer lens, honoring the intensity, joy, and tenderness of bonds forged in competition and friendship. Inspired by Grant Wood’s American Regionalism, this limited-edition deck captures a moment of deep connection between two young athletes—part rivalry, part devotion, and entirely unforgettable.

With vintage-style artwork featuring two wrestlers in matching singlets, their eyes locked in quiet understanding, this deck preserves the beauty of queer-coded moments in an era that often demanded their silence. Whether you’re a poker player, a collector, or a lover of LGBTQ+ history, this deck stands as a tribute to the power of recognition, belonging, and rewriting the past with pride.

Exquisite Design & Premium Craftsmanship

• Striking Card Back Artwork: A richly detailed vintage portrait of two young wrestlers in the soft glow of golden Americana nostalgia, their clasped hands and shared gaze capturing the tension of competition and the quiet intimacy of an unspoken bond.
• Premium Casino-Quality Playing Cards: Designed for smooth shuffling, durability, and an elevated playing experience, these cards are crafted on high-grade stock—ideal for poker nights and collectors alike.
• Timeless Warmth & Vintage Athleticism: The deck’s soft golden tones, deep reds, and classic gymnasium backdrop evoke a sense of nostalgia, brotherhood, and the resilience of queer identity hidden within everyday moments.
• Limited Edition Collector’s Deck: Part of the Grant Wood Tribute Series, this deck reclaims history, telling stories that were always there but never acknowledged.

Symbolism & Inspiration

• Grant Wood’s American Regionalism, Reimagined: His signature style, capturing rural American life, is now reclaimed to include the rich and often overlooked narratives of LGBTQ+ history.
• The Wrestling Match as a Metaphor: Wrestling has always symbolized strength, struggle, and closeness, yet in this image, it becomes a tender act of recognition, coded in the language of touch and trust.
• The Beauty of Unspoken Bonds: Whether rival teammates, close friends, or something more, this image represents the shared glances, the unsaid words, and the quiet but undeniable moments of connection in a world that wasn’t always welcoming.

Perfect for Players & Collectors

• A one-of-a-kind collector’s deck for those who cherish Americana, queer history, and vintage sports culture
• A thoughtful and artistic gift for poker lovers, history buffs, and those passionate about LGBTQ+ representation
• A tribute to resilience, identity, and the beauty of queer-coded moments in history
• Limited Edition—Secure your piece of history before it fades into the past again

Strength. Recognition. Belonging. With the Poker Cards | Grant Wood Tribute 003, every hand played is a moment of pride, defiance, and connection across time. Order now and claim your place in history.