Wednesday, June 29, 2016

S1 Alaska

Alaska Souvenir Playing Cards

52 + Joker + Map Card
Brown Slip Cover Case

Date: 1900
MFR: United States Playing Card Co. (USPCC)
Publisher: Edward H. Mitchell
Hochman/Dawson Reference: S1
Views Type: A (Oval B&W/Sepia)



S2 Alaska

Alaska Souvenir Playing Cards

52 + Joker + Bridge Points
Blue-Gray Slip Cover Case

Date: 1920s
MFR: United States Playing Card Co. (USPCC)
Publisher: The Puget Sound News Co., Seattle, WA
Hochman/Dawson Reference: S2
Views Type: E (Rectangle, 4 tones)



S3 The American Indian

The American Indian Playing Cards

52 + Joker + Title Card + Leaflet (French Fold)
Red Slip Cover Case

Date: 1900
MFR: United States Playing Card Co. (USPCC)
Publisher: Lazarus & Melzer
Hochman/Dawson Reference: S3/3a
Views Type: A (Oval B&W/Sepia)

Variations Noted:
S3 - two different sets of Jacks are found and the Joker may be with or without background
S3a - is published by P. Lazarus and has a completely different set of photos




S4 The Great Southwest

The Great Southwest Playing Cards (aka Hopi Boy)

52 + Joker
Slip Cover Case (not shown)

Date: c1900-1910
MFR: Unknown
Publisher: Tom Jones for Fred Harvey
Hochman/Dawson Reference: S4
Views Type: B (Oval B&W/Sepia with Ornate Chain Border)



S5 Indians of the Southwest

Indians of the Southwest

52 + Joker + Map Card + Booklet
Blue Slip Cover Case

Date: c1910-1920
MFR: United States Playing Card Co. (USPCC)
Publisher: Fred Harvey
Hochman/Dawson Reference: S5
Views Type: C (Oval, 4 tones)

Variations Noted:
There are two card finishes, smooth finish and linen finish.  Each type has a different set of  photos (<10 are unique).