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Banknote motif: a circular lathe work design composed out of the repetition of the words "Five thousand dollars"

Associated with Cyrus Durand American
Printed by A. B. & C. Durand & Company American
Printed by Durand, Perkins, and Company American

ca. 1824–42

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Banknote motif: a circular lathe work design composed out of the repetition of the words "Five thousand dollars", Associated with Cyrus Durand (American, 1787–1868), Engraving, printed in blue ink; proof — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Banknote motif: a circular lathe work design composed out of the repetition of the words "Five thousand dollars"

Artist: Associated with Cyrus Durand (American, 1787–1868)

Printer: Printed by A. B. & C. Durand & Company (American, active 1824–32)

Printer: Printed by Durand, Perkins, and Company (New York)

Date: ca. 1824–42

Medium: Engraving, printed in blue ink; proof

Dimensions: octagonal sheet: 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (6.4 x 6.4 cm)

Classification: Prints

Credit Line: Gift of Joseph Veach Noble, 2002

Accession Number: 2002.333.57

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The United States and Canada, 1800-1900 A.D.

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