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Subject: Clothing and apparel--Louisiana--New Orleans--History--19th century

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Pre-Civil War Trade Token: L. W. Lyons & Co., New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1850Pre-Civil War Trade Token: L. W. Lyons & Co., New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1850

A pre-Civil War trade token issued by L. W. Lyons & Co., a clothing and furnishings store located on Charles Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. The token's obverse features an eagle similar to that found on a gold coin. The reverse displays the store's name and business description: "L. W. LYONS & CO./CLOTHING & FURNISHINGS/CHARLES ST." The token dates to approximately 1850. Further research is needed.