From the 'World of Playing Cards': The “Royal Pavilion at Brighton” playing cards, depicting caricatures of Regency period life, is also known as the “Regency Deck”. The Royal Pavilion is a former royal residence located in Brighton, England. It was built in three stages, beginning in 1787, as a seaside pleasure retreat for George, Prince of Wales (from 1811 Prince Regent), in an opulent Indian style with extravagant chinoiserie interiors.

Artwork inspired by the 18th century novel A Dream of Red Mansions, also translated as Dream of the Red Chamber or The Story of the Stone, by Cao Xueqin. 1 way faces, art repeats across the suits.