Printed by
Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co., American, 1851 - 1861
Subject of
Vice President Calhoun, John C., American, 1782 - 1850
Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
Date
September 7, 1853
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 3 1/16 × 7 3/16 in. (7.8 × 18.3 cm)
Description
Exchange Bank of South Carolina ten dollar note featuring a central image of Lady Liberty with an eagle, shield, laurel leaves, and holding a spear. Below the illustration is text that reads, [THE EXCHANGE BANK OF / COLUMBIA / Will Pay / TEN DOLLARS / to Bearer / on demand Columbia Sept 7 1853]. Stamped on top of the text in red is the word, [TEN]. Underneath are the signatures of [Jas. S. Scott Cashr.] and [Jas. V. Lyles Prest.]. On the top right in an oval is a portrait of John C. Calhoun. Between the two is an image of an eagle with his wings spread resting on a branch. In the bottom left corner and top right corner are heavily designed circles with the number [10] in the center. At the bottom right is a portrait of an unknown woman. There is a border of the words [TEN DOLLARS / 10] repeating on the top and bottom of the note. The back is blank. Distinct crease marks can be seen where the note has been folded multiple times.
Place made
Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Coins and Currency
Type
money
american paper money
Topic
American South
Commerce
Government
Slavery
U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2017.108.9.21
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d43af958-3ce5-410b-8289-026754749e86

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