paper money

Object number
2010.21.2.3
Date
January 10 1865
Description
A one-dollar banknote produced for the Rhode Island Union Bank. Note is printed with images of allegorical figures standing near an American flag, and an eagle below below text reading "INCORPORATED 1804." Other text on banknote reads: "Newport, R.I. Jan. 10th 1865/THE RHODE ISLAND UNION BANK/Will pay ONE DOLLAR to bearer." The note is signed by J. Coggeshall ("Cash.") and William Cozzens ("Pres.").
Materials
paper
Credit Line
Gift of Sheila Burns
Subjects
Rhode Island Union Bank