DESCRIPTIONIssued in 1835 by the Commerce & Agricultural Bank of Texas – the only bank authorized in Texas prior to the organization of the National Banks. The note itself, emblazoned with detailed illustrations including the central eagle clutching a snake above a cactus Mexico is known for, authorized the bearer for one dollar, and was issued in Columbia, Texas. Interestingly, the C&A Bank of Texas never opened in Columbia, but did in Galveston for a short time.
DETAILS & MEASUREMENTSFrame measures 15.5" width x 11.5" height
Note measures 7" width x 3" height
Excellent antique condition
Issued in Columbia, TX in 1835
Well framed with museum glass, a linen mat, surrounded by gold edging and corner lone stars of Texas
Paragraph on reverse details a short history of the Commerce & Agricultural Bank of Texas
DESCRIPTIONIssued in 1835 by the Commerce & Agricultural Bank of Texas – the only bank authorized in Texas prior to the organization of the National Banks. The note itself, emblazoned with detailed illustrations including the central eagle clutching a snake above a cactus Mexico is known for, authorized the bearer for one dollar, and was issued in Columbia, Texas. Interestingly, the C&A Bank of Texas never opened in Columbia, but did in Galveston for a short time.
DETAILS & MEASUREMENTSFrame measures 15.5" width x 11.5" height
Note measures 7" width x 3" height
Excellent antique condition
Issued in Columbia, TX in 1835
Well framed with museum glass, a linen mat, surrounded by gold edging and corner lone stars of Texas
Paragraph on reverse details a short history of the Commerce & Agricultural Bank of Texas
