Object Details
depicted
Washington, Martha
maker
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Description (Brief)
One (1) dollar note
United States, 1891
Obverse Image: Portrait of Martha Washington at left.
Obverse Text: 1 / ONE / SILVER CERTIFICATE / ENGRAVED AND PRINTED AT THE BUREAU, ENGRAVING & PRINTING. / THIS CERTIFIES THAT THERE HAS BEEN DEPOSITED IN THE TREASURY OF THE UNITED STATES ONE SILVER DOLLAR PAYABLE TO BEARER ON DEMAND. / WASHINGTON, D.C. / E1957127 / C / ACT OF AUGUST 4, 1886. / SERIES 1891.
Reverse Image: Ornate design.
Reverse Text: 1 / ONE / UNITED STATES SILVER CERTIFICATE / ONE DOLLAR / THIS CERTIFICATE IS RECEIVABLE FOR CUSTOMS, TAXES AND ALL PUBLIC DUES, AND WHEN SO RECEIVED MAY BE REISSUED. / BUREAU, ENGRAVING & PRINTING.
Credit Line
U. S. Department of the Treasury
date made
1891
ID Number
NU.78.5.551
catalog number
78.5.551
accession number
1978.0941
serial number
E1957127
Object Name
note
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 8 cm x 18.7 cm x .01 cm; 3 5/32 in x 7 3/8 in x in
place made
United States
Associated Place
United States
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Exhibition
Value of Money
Exhibition Location
National Museum of American History
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1839799