Collection Highlights
Corcoran Legion Fifth regiment. Col. William McEvily. A few good men are wanted to fill up Capt. Wm. L. Monegan's company. This is a splendid opportunity for young men to join a Crack Regiment.
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
PR.055.3.189
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Playing cards
Object Number:
2000.85
Date:
1983
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
each overall: 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. ( 8.9 x 5.7 cm )
Marks:
printed: on the back of each card: "EASTERN/ Serving 120 cities/ in 22 countries/ Ryder. The best/ truck money can/ rent or lease.
Description:
Deck of 51 playing cards with "Ryder" and "Eastern" logos.
Gallery Label:
The donor collected this deck of cards and other related airline materials at garage sales, flea markets, and collectibles shops in the New Jersey area.
Credit Line:
Anonymous Gift
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
