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Deck of Playing Cards by Jno. J. Levy, New York, ca. 1860s
Deck of 52 playing cards manufactured by Jno. J. Levy in New York, circa 1860s. The Ace of Spades features the address 177 & 179 Grand Street, New York. The card backs are printed in four colors and depict tulips. The deck is described as being in nice condition and handsomely preserved. This deck is part of the Hochman collection (NY16). In 1854, Lewis I. Cohen retired, leaving the card manufactory to his son, Solomon L. Cohen, and nephew, John M. Lawrence, who formed "Lawrence and Cohen." On December 5th, 1871, Lawrence and Cohen, along with Samuel Hart and Isaac Levy of "Samuel Hart & Co." (Philadelphia), and John J. Levy formed the New York Consolidated Card Company.
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- Levy, John J
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Physical Location
Arc.MS.56, Objects Box 2