German American Bank of St. Joseph, MO Check , c. 1900.

Archive

-

St. Joseph Museums

The image displays an old, worn check from "The German American Bank of St. Joseph, MO," with the date section partially filled with "190" but missing the last digit, set against a faded and stained background suggesting significant aging. A detailed crest featuring flags and a shield is visible on the left, with the inscription “PAY TO THE ORDER OF” nearby. Various cracks and discolorations mar the paper, particularly along the right edge, indicating signs of wear and age. At the bottom, “WESTERN BANK NOTE CO. CHICAGO” is printed, suggesting the printer's origin. The entire appearance conveys a historical context.

The image displays an old, worn check from "The German American Bank of St. Joseph, MO," with the date section partially filled with "190" but missing the last digit, set against a faded and stained background suggesting significant aging. A detailed crest featuring flags and a shield is visible on the left, with the inscription “PAY TO THE ORDER OF” nearby. Various cracks and discolorations mar the paper, particularly along the right edge, indicating signs of wear and age. At the bottom, “WESTERN BANK NOTE CO. CHICAGO” is printed, suggesting the printer's origin. The entire appearance conveys a historical context.

Name/Title

German American Bank of St. Joseph, MO Check , c. 1900.

Entry/Object ID

AM1999.9.21

Scope and Content

Check of the German American Bank of St. Joseph, MO, c. 1900. Includes a seal of the German American Bank of St. Joseph, MO.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Check, Bank

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Order, Pay

Nomenclature Class

Exchange Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Banks

Search Terms

German American Bank

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Sep 1, 2011