Engraving plate
Artist
Danforth and Hufty, New York and Phila.
Date19th century
MediumSteel
ClassificationsTools and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Ernest Smith
Object number1936.89.4
DescriptionFor Commercial Bank bills. Recto: Rectangular, steel plate engraved with four bills. Three are for five dollars and feature a harbor scene. The fourth is for ten dollars and features a scene depicting the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The plate is engraved in reverse. Verso: "J. Garsin Patent" engraved bottom left corner.On View
Not on viewCollections
Danforth, Wright & Co., New York and Phila.; AB Co (American Bank Note
early 19th century
late 18th century