Newport Lyceum three dollar bill, 1837

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows an old banknote issued by the Newport Lyceum, marked with the denomination of three dollars. The central design features an illustration of a steam locomotive pulling passenger cars in front of a building, suggesting historical significance and a bygone era of transportation. The note includes intricate engravings, such as scrollwork and side portraits of classical profiles. Script writing promises payment on demand, and signatures of officials appear beneath, giving it an official and vintage look. Elements of wear and tear are visible, hinting at its age and historical usage.

The image shows an old banknote issued by the Newport Lyceum, marked with the denomination of three dollars. The central design features an illustration of a steam locomotive pulling passenger cars in front of a building, suggesting historical significance and a bygone era of transportation. The note includes intricate engravings, such as scrollwork and side portraits of classical profiles. Script writing promises payment on demand, and signatures of officials appear beneath, giving it an official and vintage look. Elements of wear and tear are visible, hinting at its age and historical usage.

Name/Title

Newport Lyceum three dollar bill, 1837

Entry/Object ID

2020.2.159

Description

Newport Lyceum three dollar bill, 1837. Front: No. 2252. "THE RESIDENT AND DIRECTORS OF THE NEWPORT LYCEUM Promise to pay to John Lee or bearer on Demand THREE DOLLARS. Newport, Kent. May 1st, 1837". Upper left corner has a picture of train passing in front of a house. 7"lx3"h

Collection

Marshall White

Made/Created

Date made

1837

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Currency

Search Terms

Lyceum, Kent

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Currency

Dimensions

Height

3 in

Length

7 in

Material

Paper

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 17, 2020

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

John Lee

Provenance

Notes

Collected by: Marshall White