Billhead of Lewis I. Cohen, Playing Card Manufacturer, New York, May 23, 1848

Billhead from the playing card manufacturer Lewis I. Cohen, dated May 23, 1848. The billhead features a fine lithograph (5" x 8"). Lewis I. Cohen (1800-1854) was a pioneer in mechanized color printing for playing cards, registering a machine in 1835 that could print four colors in one impression. He published his first deck of cards in 1832 and established L. I. Cohen in New York. His playing cards featured an eagle perched atop the Ace of Spades, often surrounded by thirteen stars. In 1850, he sold the stationery portion of his business and retired in 1854, leaving the card manufacturing to his son and nephew, who continued the business as Lawrence and Cohen.

Associated People/Businesses

• COHEN, LEWIS I.

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Subjects

• Playing cards
• Printing
• Lithography
• Stationery
• Business records

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