Singapore Bank Notes

Object/Artifact

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

Singapore Bank Notes

Entry/Object ID

2012.18.02

Description

Singapore bank notes - $1, $2, $3 and $5 bills (4 total) each 7" by 3" in size. Rawdon, Wright & Hatch of New York identified as engravers. Bills are hand signed by D. Wilder, President of the bank and Robt. Hill, Cashier. Dated December 25, 1837.

Context

Founding Bank of Singapore

Collection

1836 Singapore, Banks

Cataloged By

VanderJagt, Anna

Acquisition

Accession

2012.18

Source or Donor

Clark, Richard & Judy

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Artist Information

Rawdon
Wright
Hatch

Date made

1835 - 1838

Notes

Date: 1837

Lexicon

Search Terms

Engraving, Printmaking, Currency, Neoclassicism, Singapore, Money, Mercury

Dimensions

Height

3 in

Width

7 in

Location

Box

Fireproof Box

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

Some folded corners and wear at edges but bills are in very good condition. Some yellowing of paper.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Rawdon, Wright, and Hatch

Person or Organization

Wilder, Douglas

Person or Organization

Hall, Robert

Person or Organization

Singapore Bank

General Notes

Note

Status: OK Status By: Eric Gollannek Status Date: 2018-07-19

Create Date

March 29, 2012

Update Date

August 2, 2025