Token
Object number2019.94.2
Datec. 1917
MediumMetal
Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection
DescriptionOctagonal gray metal savings check token. Both sides have raised rim with inner bead border. Both sides have raised text with deposit information. One side has shallow relief image of bank book and other side has treasurer's signature at bottom. DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 1 x 0.063 in. (2.5 x 0.2 cm)InscriptionsOne side has raised text "NON-TRANSFERABLE / SAVINGS CHECK / BANK / BOOK / OF / B. Thrifty / WORTH MONEY / WHEN / DEPOSITED / PAT. APL'D FOR".
Other side has raised text "DEPOSIT IN / WILKINSBURG / REAL ESTATE & / TRUST CO. / BEFORE JAN. 1ST 1918 / AND WE WILL CREDIT / 1¢ / ON 4% SAVINGS ACCOUNT / SUBJECT TO OUR RULES / Geo. R. M. Nary / TREAS."
Historical NotesToken from local bank.
Related institution
Wilkinsburg Real Estate and Trust Company
Related person
George R. M. Nary
Terms
On View
Not on view
c. 1917
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