Smith, Frederick W. Check To D. W. Steele For $3000, 1871

The image shows a historical bank check from John Colhoun & Co., Bankers, dated May 27, 1871, in Saint Joseph, Missouri. It is made out to D.M. Steele for the amount of three thousand dollars. The check features ornate detailing and a vignette illustration of a seated woman holding a scroll, with an American flag and a factory in the background. There is a two-cent U.S. Internal Revenue stamp in the upper left corner, with a portrait of George Washington. The check is signed by F.T. Smith, and there are handwritten notes and a bank stamp visible, adding to its vintage character.