Private Bank Note

Name/Title

Private Bank Note

Entry/Object ID

1967.11.1

Description

Banknote from South Royalton Bank for $1. The serial number is "2178" which is handwritten in red ink. The banknote has a design in each corner, the upper left and right corners have a curlicue floral design with the word "One" in the center. The lower left corner has a version of the Vermont coat of arms, with a banner beneath it that reads "FREEDOM AND UNITY", and in the lower right corner is an eagle. The banknote reads "South Royalton Bank / STATE OF VERMONT / Will pay to the Bearer / on demand / One Dollar / South Royalton", and in the center is a seal with an image of a woman and the Words "ONE DOLLAR" encircling her. A banner reads "[lost]RED BY THE PLEDGE OF [lost] STOCKS AND REAL ESTATE" on the bottom on the banknote. The banknote is signed and includes name of register in red ink, as well an apparent signature in ink on back at one end "--- Fox," and also number "30/3", and date Nov. 26, 1856. The note has two round holes on either side of the center seal, potentially cancellation holes, and is badly frayed with several tears.

Acquisition

Accession

1967.11

Acquisition Method

Unknown

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Note, Private Bank

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Money, Paper

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Money

Nomenclature Class

Exchange Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Width

6-7/8 in

Length

2-7/8 in