Chester National Bank Matchbook cover

Object/Artifact

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Chester Historical Society

Chester National Bank Matchbook cover: The image depicts a matchbook cover from Chester National Bank, featuring text that reads: "The little bank... with the big heart," highlighting its dual philosophy of being "small enough to know you, large enough to serve you." It also states the bank's location as "Chester, New York 10918" and includes the phrase "Birthplace of harness racing." The design includes an illustration of a horse and sulky, symbolizing the bank's connection to local culture and community.
Chester National Bank Matchbook cover

The image depicts a matchbook cover from Chester National Bank, featuring text that reads: "The little bank... with the big heart," highlighting its dual philosophy of being "small enough to know you, large enough to serve you." It also states the bank's location as "Chester, New York 10918" and includes the phrase "Birthplace of harness racing." The design includes an illustration of a horse and sulky, symbolizing the bank's connection to local culture and community.

Name/Title

Chester National Bank Matchbook cover

Entry/Object ID

chs-016553

Context

A promotional matchbook cover from Chester National Bank, featuring text that reads: "The little bank... with the big heart," highlighting its dual philosophy of being "small enough to know you, large enough to serve you." It also states the bank's location as "Chester, New York 10918" and includes the phrase "Birthplace of harness racing." The design includes an illustration of a horse and sulky, symbolizing the bank's connection to local culture and community.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1960

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

Birthplace of Hambletonian The Chester National Bank Chester, New York 10918 Small enough to know you Large enough to serve you The little bank with the big heart

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

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Create Date

January 11, 2025

Update Date

July 11, 2026