Abbott and Ely
Deck of Playing Cards

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Printer Abbott and Ely(New York, c. 1835–1840)New York, c. 1835–1840

CultureAmerican

Titles

Deck of Playing Cards

Datec. 1835–1840

Probable placeBoston, Massachusetts, United States

MediumPrinted paper

Dimensions(Each): 3 5/8 × 2 1/2 in. (9.2 × 6.4 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Katharine Prentis Murphy

Object numberB.60.97.1-.52

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Drawing Room

On view

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

DOLLS, TOYS & GAMES

ProvenanceKatharine Prentis Murphy (1882–1967); given to Miss Ima Hogg, 1960; given to MFAH, by 1966.
Exhibition HistoryTheta Charity Antiques Show 1989, Houston TX., September 13–17, 1989 (LN:89.33)

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