Proof sheet for $50-100 of the Traders National Bank of Washington, DC, 1890

Description:

National bank note proof from the Traders National Bank of Washington DC, $50-100. Charter number 4244. The $50 note features the image of Washington crossing the Delaware River on the left; a soldier praying beneath the allegorical figure of Victory on the right. The $100 note features the image of sailors in a longboat approaching two ships labeled Lawrence and Niagara on the left; an image of winged Victory standing with fasces and the motto "Maintain it!" on the right. The bank was chartered on February 27, 1890. This proof sheet was certified for use six weeks later on April 18. There are seven notes known among collectors for this bank.

Date Made: 18851896189318911872192018991890

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: California, San FranciscoPlace Made: United States: District of Columbia, Washington

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NNC.297219.00545Accession Number: 297219Catalog Number: NU*297219.00545

Object Name: Proof sheet

Measurements: overall: 17.9 cm x 21 cm; 7 1/16 in x 8 1/4 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-5b8e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1341303

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