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Banknote, Chinese Imperial Bank Note

This is a Banknote. We acquired it in 1955. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Pruyn Harrison. It is credited Gift of Pruyn Harrison.

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Banknote, Chinese Imperial Bank Note; Gift of Pruyn Harrison; 1955-101-1

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