Thomas Crehore copy, c.1850

Thomas Crehore (c.1798-1846) was an innovative manufacturer who invented new methods of manufacture. Crehore's factory was destroyed in a fire in 1846. His name is mis-spelt in this example because the cards were made by a different manufacturer trading under the Crehore name.

Above: cards by Thomas Crehor. The name 'Crehor' is missing the final 'e' this is believed to be because the cards were made by a different manufacturer (probably Samuel Hart) trading under the Crehore name. The courts are also similar to those sold under the name of Continental Card Company. The courts are of the typical style used by Hart and the ace of spades has the legend "American Manufacture" and 13 stars.