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Pre-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.
Associated People/Businesses
- LYONS, L. W.
Geography
No geographic information available.
Subjects
- Trade Tokens
- New Orleans (La.)--Commerce
- Clothing and apparel--Louisiana--New Orleans--History--19th century
- Retail trade--Louisiana--New Orleans--History--19th century
- Numismatics--United States--19th century
Physical Location
Arc.MS.56, Box 12, Folder 10