This one was a souvenier deck used for the World's Fair.
The deck was apparently commissioned by the Union News Company. The Company was founded in the late 1800's. It was first known for the sale of newspapers on the railroads. The company expanded to sales on the train and then into restaurants in train stations. They were also involved in publishing and are known for their vintage postcards.
At the World's Fair they were granted fifty model railway station news stands. This way the many novelty vendors wanting to sell their products at the fair could now do so thru the stands. It was a win-win for all.
The deck was the same one used for the "Boston" brand of NCC cards listed in the Hochman as NU12.
The deck was apparently commissioned by the Union News Company. The Company was founded in the late 1800's. It was first known for the sale of newspapers on the railroads. The company expanded to sales on the train and then into restaurants in train stations. They were also involved in publishing and are known for their vintage postcards.
At the World's Fair they were granted fifty model railway station news stands. This way the many novelty vendors wanting to sell their products at the fair could now do so thru the stands. It was a win-win for all.
The deck was the same one used for the "Boston" brand of NCC cards listed in the Hochman as NU12.