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Pre-Civil War Judaica Playing Card Tokens: Queen of Diamonds and Jack of Clubs

Two pre-Civil War playing card tokens: a Queen of Diamonds and a Jack of Clubs. The Queen of Diamonds token is marked "236 SOUTH 36TH ST., PHILA." and the Jack of Clubs is marked "NO. 1 BARCLAY ST., NYC." Additional inscriptions indicate a connection to Isaac Levy and Lewis I. Cohen, whose businesses merged in 1871. The tokens are described as being made of silvered brass. Accompanying text provides details about the Philadelphia card manufacturing industry in 1857, specifically mentioning Samuel Hart & Co. and their extensive factory and production methods.

Associated People/Businesses

HART, SAMUEL

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

Playing cards
Tokens
Nineteenth century

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 7