Talcott & Post Private Currency
Date1862
Mediumprinted paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (2017.15.0a): 5 1/8 × 2 1/16in. (13 × 5.2cm)
Primary Dimensions (2017.15.0b): 3 7/16 × 2 1/16in. (8.7 × 5.2cm)
Primary Dimensions (2017.15.0c): 3 7/16 × 2 1/8in. (8.7 × 5.4cm)
Primary Dimensions (2017.15.0d): 5 1/8 × 2 1/16in. (13 × 5.2cm)
ClassificationsCommercial Objects
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number2017.15.0a-d
DescriptionFour banknotes privately issued by Talcott & Post Dry Goods of 216 Main St., Hartford. Notes were payable in current funds held at the Charter Oak Bank.
2017.15.0a: Talcott & Post private currency 50 cent banknote, No. 145, dated Oct. 1, 1862, green background
2017.15.0b: Talcott & Post private currency 5 cent banknote, No. 1170, dated Oct. 1, 1862, red background.
2017.15.0c: Talcott & Post private currency 10 cent banknote, No. 682, dated Oct. 1, 1862, green background
2017.15.0d: Talcott & Post private currency 25 cent banknote, No. 195, dated Oct. 1, 1862, red background.
2017.15.0a: Talcott & Post private currency 50 cent banknote, No. 145, dated Oct. 1, 1862, green background
2017.15.0b: Talcott & Post private currency 5 cent banknote, No. 1170, dated Oct. 1, 1862, red background.
2017.15.0c: Talcott & Post private currency 10 cent banknote, No. 682, dated Oct. 1, 1862, green background
2017.15.0d: Talcott & Post private currency 25 cent banknote, No. 195, dated Oct. 1, 1862, red background.
Status
Not on view
1908-1930
Dr. Cyrus Pendleton
