Paper Money

Name/Title

Paper Money

Entry/Object ID

1964.63.223

Description

A 50-livres assignat. The Assignat notes of the French Revolution were issued from 1790 - 1796. It is accompanied by a note and envelop. The note is from Alesandre Romond of Paris. It appears to talk about the historic friendship between France and the United States.

Context

Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.

Acquisition

Accession

1964.63

Source or Donor

France

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Height

4-1/2 in

Width

7-1/4 in

Material

Paper

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Merci Train

Related Places

Place

Country

France

Continent

Europe