Rare 1965 “ICOLOGS” Concept Deck, Dr. Martha Pingel Taylor (San Antonio, TX)

A remarkable mid-century experiment in symbolic communication and pattern recognition.

Created by Dr. Martha Pingel Taylor, ICOLOGS (short for “Iconic Logic Symbols”) explored how humans associate shape, sound, and emotion into one visual-language system. Each card displays a distinct geometric symbol and numerical identifier, representing frequency, tone, or conceptual energy.

Believed to have been used for research and classroom demonstrations in the mid-1960s, these decks now surface only rarely and are prized by collectors of psychology ephemera, design history, and early cognitive-science artifacts.

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Condition

• Original deck appears nearly complete - card #2 is missing

• All other cards present and in excellent vintage condition

• Includes instruction and reference cards where applicable

• Clean, vivid prints with light expected age toning

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Why it’s special

A true conversation piece that sits at the crossroads of education, design, and human frequency research. Perfect for collectors of experimental learning tools, conceptual art, or mid-century visual systems.

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Keywords

ICOLOGS | Dr Martha Pingel Taylor | 1965 | Symbolic Language | Psychology | Frequency Cards | Educational Tool | Mid-Century Design | Experimental Communication | San Antonio TX | Vintage Deck