1932 card shuffler

Does anyone know about the 1932 Hammond electric bridge table? It shuffles a deck of cards by randomly distributing them under the table (literally)!

Also, bridge cards are a quarter-inch narrower than regular cards—I feel like I've noticed the cards at the poker tables are smaller than cards used for blackjack, but just never thought deeply about it.

I think my grandmother had one of these when I was a kid. I remember it from her house in Queens, but not after she moved to Garden City, so she must have given it away. Her house in Queens had a walk-up attic, a huge basement, and a three-car garage, so they rarely threw things out.

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Also, bridge cards are a quarter-inch narrower than regular cards—I feel like I've noticed the cards at the poker tables are smaller than cards used for blackjack, but just never thought deeply about it.
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Yes, "Bridge" size playing cards are often used for poker games in card rooms. The slightly narrower cards are easier to keep concealed while the player inspects their hand.

Bridge size cards are less unwieldy with 13 card hands, played in hand. This comes up in bridge, hearts, and several other games.

The "normal" sized cards are "Poker" size.

(Tarot / Tarock cards are taller.)