Collection Highlights
Bank of Newburgh Bank Notes
Date:
1823-1824
Object Number:
PR.221.3
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Semi-mechanical bank
Object Number:
1998.41
Date:
1925-1940
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. ( 14.6 x 6.4 x 5.7 cm )
Marks:
cast: on front of mailbox: "LETTERS/U.S."
cast: on each side of mailbox: "AIR/MAIL"
Description:
Cast iron semi-mechanical bank in the form of a mailbox, painted red; cast detail of American eagle in flight on each side of bank, above cast inscription; slot (for coins) in the form of a chute, with handle.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Laura Harding
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
