Advertisement: Savings Bank of Stafford Springs
Date1880-1900
MediumCardboard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 5 13/16 × 1/16 × 9in. (14.8 × 0.2 × 22.9cm)
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number2019.1.10
DescriptionAdvertisement for Fire Insurance and steamship tickets available at the Savings Bank of Stafford Springs, by treasurer Alvarado Howard. The advertisement features a bust-view image of Rear Admiral William T. Sampson. Sampson has a gray beard and mustache, and is wearing a bicorne hat and naval uniform. His image is located to the right of an American flag, eagle gripping a shield, swords, bayonets, and a cannon. Directions for a knitted doily is affixed to the reverse with glue.
Status
Not on view
The Connecticut Company
