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Recto. Bank of Fayetteville (North Carolina), 1 dollar, 1861

Title
Recto. Bank of Fayetteville (North Carolina), 1 dollar, 1861
Creator / Contributor
Baldwin, Adams & Co (New York) [producer]
Date
1861
Edition
Norht Carolina, 1861
Language
No linguistic content
Description
Extent: 7.9 x 17.7 cm.
Materials/Techniques: ink on paper
paper
Subjects
Places
Baker Library Special Collections and Archives, Harvard Business School
Abstract
Printed on white paper in black and red ink. Images include eye-like complex patterns; Liberty standing with spear, phrygian cap, shield, broken chain, and fallen crown; flying female figure holding grain and cornucopia of fruit above sea with sailing vessels.Verso: reverse ONE in red ink
Genre
currencies
engravings
Style
Antebellum
Notes
General note: Serial number: "C". ; Note in manuscript: issue number "499", name of bearer, date "2 May 1861", and signatures of the Cashier and President in brown ink.
Subject: Banking currency
Inscription: "THE BANK OF FAYETTEVILLE Will pay ONE Dollar on demand to ___ or bearer at the Banking House in FAYETTEVILLE, N.C."
Rights: Baker Library Special Collections and Archives, Harvard Business School: These images may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without permission in writing from the Historical Collections Department, Baker Library, Harvard Business School. Appointment necessary to consult collection.

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