Bag, Money
Object number2017.11.1
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumFabric, Cotton(?); Paint(?); Ink(?)
Credit LineGift of Wayne Homren
DescriptionLight gray fabric money bag. Rectangular with opening at top. Two strings along one side seam near top corner; used for cinching bag closed.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 6.875 × 3.75 × 0.375 in. (17.5 × 9.5 × 1 cm)InscriptionsReverse has red text near bottom "$50".
MarksFront has black text near bottom "DIAMOND / National Bank / Pittsburgh".
Historical NotesDiamond National Bank money bag donated by numismatic enthusiast Wayne Horman. Diamond National Bank formed in 1871 as Diamond Savings Bank, they chose the name because of the location of the bank in what was called “The Diamond” in downtown Pittsburgh on Diamond Square. It reorganized as a national bank in 1875 when its name was changed to Diamond National Bank.
Related institution
Diamond National Bank
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