Pullman Company Playing Cards
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Artifact Overview
From its founding in 1867 until its demise a century later, the Pullman Company's name was synonymous with first-class travel on American railroads. Pullman not only built sleeping cars, it also operated them under contract with host railroads to ensure quality service. But Pullman's well-heeled passengers were the first to embrace air travel once it became a viable alternative.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Playing cards
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by the U.S. Playing Card Company of Cincinnati, Ohio for the Pullman Company.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2024.247.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
White (Color)
Blue (Color)
Red (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 3.625 in
Width: 2.375 in
Length: 0.75 in
Inscriptions
on front of box:
BRIDGE / PLAYING CARDS / The Pullman Company / 65c per pack
on back of box:
P P / BRIDGE / PLAYING CARDS
on stamp at top of box:
PLAYING CARDS / 1 / PACK / U. S. INT. REV.
inside red stamp:
U. S. / P. C. Co.
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