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Lawrence & Cohen Company - Bijou Eagle - circa 1858
Playing Card Maker

Introducing Lawrence, Cohen & Co

The story of how Lawrence & Cohen continued L.I. Cohen’s playing card empire is an amazing tale. Just as tensions in the country was reaching a boiling point, Lawrence and Cohen found themselves owners of one of the largest companies in the world. See how they reached back to their roots for inspiration.

Lawrence & Cohen - Early American Image Gallery

Lawrence & Cohen - Floral Back Design - c1865

    Wide Awake Escort For Lincoln - Circa 1860

    Lawrence & Cohen’s New York - Wide Wake Rally - c1860

    Lawrence & Cohen’s New York - Wide Awake Rally - Abraham Lincoln - circa 1860

    Short History - Lawrence & Cohen

    Solomon L. Cohen was born on December 14, 1835, first born son of Lewis and Sophia Cohen. Solomon was born the year his father invented the Four-Color Printing Press, an undeniable industry revolution at the time. This meant that his entire life was steeped in the manufacture of playing cards. He received a formal education, then in 1854 at the age of nineteen, Solomon became the head his fathers massive playing card company. He didn’t face these new hardships alone, he took a partner in John M. Lawrence, a long time L.I. Cohen employee. John was born in 1826, giving the partnership an extra few years of experience.


    Together they faced an industry entering an uncertain time with a burning desire to earn their own way. Breaking free of the mould set forth by their patriarch was easier said than done, it would take Solomon and John ten years before truly coming into their own identity. When they did the results would be spectacular.


    Lawrence & Cohen would always produce their well-known patriotic decks, and they would add many of their own innovations to the list of playing card standards. Looking to the Cohen family heritage for ideas, the company would introduce a fine line of patience cards and also collaborate with famed British playing card Artist, Owen Jones to set the tone of their new enterprises. In 1871 Solomon and John would partner with John Levy and Samuel Hart to form the NYCCC.


    To see the beginning of this incredible story - Read, Paper Empires Vol I

    Lawrence & Cohen - 4 Cent Private Die Stamp - Internal Revenue - circa 1864

    Lawrence & Cohen - Private Die Stamp - c1863

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