Wrapper for a deck of playing cards, circa 1845. The wrapper features a depiction of a Scotsman, likely associated with decks featuring plaid patterns. The design is significant due to its connection to the New York Consolidated Card Company, formed in 1871 through a merger of three 19th-century firms: Lawrence & Cohen (founded 1832 by Lewis I. Cohen), Samuel Hart & Co. (founded c.1849 by Samuel Hart), and John J. Levy. The card company's innovations in printing allowed for the transfer of four colors to a sheet in one impression, revolutionizing the industry. The wrapper's existence offers insight into the packaging and marketing practices of the 19th-century card industry and the artistry involved in playing card design.
Subject: Card Industry
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