Subject: New York (N.Y.)--Industries

Billhead from the Nassau Smelting & Refining Works located at the foot of 28th Street, North River. The billhead is dated March 27, 1900. The names of B. Lowenstein and M. Lowenstein are associated with the document.

Billhead from the Nassau Smelting & Refining Works located at the foot of 28th Street, North River. The date of this billhead is March 23, 1900. The billhead is associated with B. Lowenstein and M. Lowenstein.

Brass plate that was soldered to a milk can for identification. The name, "EAST END DAIRY CO. SAM SEGAL," is hammered into the plate, which is shaped like a Jewish star. The artifact originates from New York, New York, and is dated circa 1890s.

Cigar box manufactured by Ottenberg & Bros. at their Pioneer Cigar Factory in New York, New York, in 1883. The box features partially burned advertising and revenue stamps from 1883. The box is described as having 'Long Partidos'.

A complete deck of 52 playing cards manufactured by Samuel Hart & Co. in New York, New York, circa 1860. The cards are in mint condition and retain their original wrapping paper. The Ace of Spades features the manufacturer's mark: "Manufactured by Samuel Hart & Co. New York."

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.

A business letter dated March 19, 1869, from JNO. J. Levy & Co., a playing card manufactory, to the Spring Grove Paper Co. in New York, New York. The letter requests an order for card stock to be shipped. The letterhead includes the address 177 & 179 Grand Street, New York, New York.

Match safe with "STANDARD VARNISHES AND JAPANS" in raised letters on the front and "ROSENBERG, D. & SONS" in raised letters on the back. Manufactured circa 1875 in New York, New York. The object is part of the 'E' Collection and is located in Arc.MS.56, Objects Box 2.

A complete deck of 52 playing cards, manufactured circa 1855 by the Union Card Manufactory, located at 177 & 179 Grand Street, New York. The cards are attributed to John J. Levy, who was briefly a partner of Huestis. This deck is referenced as "Deck Ny21" in Hochman's *Encyclopedia of American Playing Cards*. The Union Card Manufactory's history includes a partnership between Solomon L. Cohen and John M. Lawrence (Lawrence and Cohen) following Lewis I. Cohen's retirement in 1854. In 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.

Deck of playing cards manufactured by Lawrence, Cohen & Co. in New York City, circa 1860. The cards are contained in a box with a counter and lack numerical markings. Lawrence, Cohen & Co. operated from 1860-1864, succeeding the firm of Lewis I. Cohen, one of the earliest playing card manufacturers in the United States. Lewis I. Cohen (1800- ), a stationer, was also the first American to make lead pencils and sell steel pens. He began manufacturing playing cards in 1832, and in 1835 registered a color-printing machine capable of printing four colors at once. He retired in 1854, leaving the business to his son Solomon L. Cohen and nephew John M. Lawrence, who continued the brand with the Stars and Eagle design, expanding their market share. In 1871, Lawrence and Cohen transformed the business into a stock company, incorporating Samuel Hart, Isaac Levy, and John J. Levy as partners to form the New York Consolidated Card Company.

Trade card depicting Schloss & Sons' factory in Brooklyn, New York. The card features lithographic images of the factory and the company's brand, "The Castle Brade Company." The address listed is 15 & 17 Mercer Street, between Canal and Grand Streets, in New York City. The card also includes the telephone number, Spring 689. The card is dated circa 1885.