Playing Cards and Cribbage Box: Lawrence & Cohen, circa 1860s

A deck of playing cards and cribbage box manufactured by Lawrence & Cohen, successors to Lawrence, Cohen & Co., circa 1860s. The cards were produced at their William Street address (approximately 1860-1873) during a period when both single and double-ended court cards were manufactured. The company merged with The New York Consolidated Card Company in 1871. This specific deck is missing the eight of hearts and bears the inscription 'John B. Emerson of Boothbay, Maine,' who was a ship master during this period. The item's provenance suggests it was used in New York City, specifically in the vicinity of William Street, during the 1860s. The geographical coordinates suggest a potential location in the vicinity of New York City and Boothbay, Maine.

Associated People/Businesses

• Lawrence / Cohen

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Playing cards
• Cribbage
• Card games
• 19th century

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Objects Box 2