Playing Cards: Queen of Diamonds and Jack of Clubs, circa 1855


A set of two playing cards: the Queen of Diamonds and the Jack of Clubs. The Queen of Diamonds card is marked '236 SOUTH 36TH ST., PHILA.', and the Jack of Clubs card is marked 'NO. 1 BARCLAY ST., NYC'. Additional notations indicate a familial connection: 'COUSIN OF ISAAC LEVY/NEPHEW OF LEWIS I. COHEN...MERGED IN 1871'. The cards are described as being made of silvered brass. Circa 1855.


Associated People/Businesses

  • HART, SAMUEL

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Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 7