Modiano
Modiano (founded in 1868) is an Italian brand of playing cards. The company was founded by Saul David Modiano in Trieste and initially manufactured cigarette papers. In 1884, it diversified into lithographic printing, including playing cards.
Modiano
- Founded
- 1868.
- Headquarters
- San Dorligo della Valle.
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Modiano (founded in 1868) is an Italian brand of playing cards. The company was founded by Saul David Modiano in Trieste and initially manufactured cigarette papers. In 1884, it diversified into lithographic printing, including playing cards.
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In 1987 the company was taken over by the Grafad group, though the Modiano brand is still in use for playing cards and games equipment. In the 1930s Modiano's advertising posters were created by artists including Sándor Bortnyik and these are now reproduced for sale.
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• Hq Location City — San Dorligo della Valle • Num Employees — 70 (2021) • Illustration — Old packaging of Modiano cigarette papers
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1868
Modiano established.
1868
Modiano is recorded from 1868.
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