Huestis & Levy Playing Cards: A Deck of Cards, circa 1854-1855

Deck of playing cards manufactured by Huestis & Levy, circa 1854-1855. Each card measures 3 5/8" x 2 5/8" and is in very good condition with minimal edge wear. Accompanying the deck is a printed advertisement from an unbound volume of "The Illustrated American Biography" by A.D. Jones, published by J. Milton Emerson and Co., 29 Gold Street, New York, in 1854 or 1855. The advertisement depicts the Huestis & Levy factory/storefront at 177 & 179 Grand Street, New York. The playing cards and advertisement provide insights into the card manufacturing business of John J. Levy, nephew of Lewis I. Cohen, a prominent figure in early American card making. Information included details about the later formation of the New York Consolidated Card Company in 1871.

Associated People/Businesses

• LEVY, JOHN J.

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Playing cards
• United States--History

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Objects Box 2