Bag, Money
Object number2017.11.5
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumFabric, Cotton(?); Paint(?); Ink(?)
Credit LineGift of Wayne Homren
DescriptionGray fabric money bag. Rectangular with opening at top. Top of bag has black embroidered line around bag. Two strings located along side seam of one side near top corner; used for cinching bag closed.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 14.5 × 8.25 × 0.25 in. (36.8 × 21 × 0.6 cm)MarksEach side has black text near bottom "Mellon / National Bank / Pittsburgh".
Historical NotesMellon National Bank money bag donated by numismatic enthusiast Wayne Horman. Mellon National Bank was formed from the firm of T. Mellon & Sons started by Thomas Mellon. Upon his retirement in 1902 the name changed to Mellon National Bank and Andrew Mellon took over as president.
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Mellon National Bank
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Pittsburgh Bank Supply Company
1940-1947
