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Playing Cards: A Full Deck in Leather Case with Counters (circa 1885)

A full deck of playing cards contained within a leather case, accompanied by counters. The Ace of Spades bears the markings "CONSOLIDATED CARD COMPANY...SAMUEL HART & CO....NEW YORK." The New York Consolidated Card Company was formed in 1871 through the merger of three firms: Lawrence & Cohen (est. 1832), Samuel Hart & Co. (est. circa 1849), and John J. Levy. This deck of cards is circa 1885.

Associated People/Businesses

HART, SAMUEL

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

Playing cards
Card games
19th century

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 6