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Bank Note, May 1, 1862

This is a bank note. It is dated May 1, 1862 and we acquired it in 1950. Its medium is colored inks on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Horace L. Hotchkiss, Jr.. It is credited Gift of Horace L. Hotchkiss, Jr..

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Bank Note, May 1, 1862; colored inks on paper; Gift of Horace L. Hotchkiss, Jr.; 1950-70-10

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