Promissory Note - C. M. Salinger's Oak Hall Clothing House, Leavenworth, KS, May 10, 1869

This item is an advertising promissory note resembling US currency, issued by C. M. Salinger's Oak Hall Clothing House in Leavenworth, Kansas, dated May 10, 1869. The front features ornate Victorian-style lettering declaring "United States THREE DOLLARS" and indicates that "Three Dollars can be saved on every Suit of Clothes purchased" at the clothing house. It includes a serial number (#24597), a classical female figure (likely Liberty or Columbia) on the left, and a portrait of a male figure (likely a historical statesman) on the right, all within intricate borders and a green underprint. A red seal is also present. The reverse side features further ornate design, stating, "On presentation of this Bill at our OAK HALL Clothing House / The holder will be politely waited upon / and given the worth of his money." and is signed by Chas. M. Salinger. **3.

Associated People/Businesses

• Charles M. Salinger (Proprietor)
• Hannah Salinger (Mother)
• Jacob Salinger (Father)
• Salinger, Chas. M.

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Clothing
• Retail trade
• Advertising
• Promissory notes
• Monetary instruments
• Judaica Americana
• Leavenworth, Kansas
• 19th Century
• Jewish merchants
• Currency

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 23, Folder 4