Paper Money

Name/Title

Paper Money

Entry/Object ID

1964.63.224

Description

The Assignat notes of the French Revolution were issued from 1790 - 1796. These are printed on only one side. There is a long note and envelop with the money from a man from Paris. He says thanks for the friendship train that the U.S. sent over earlier.

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

2-1/2 in

Width

4 in

Material

Paper

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Merci Train

Related Places

Place

Country

France

Continent

Europe