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Series of 1862 $10 Legal Tender Note Presentation
Shown here in Burgundy Designer Frame. Item # LGC01-WAL. Priced at $ 275.00 |
Currency Presentation Specifications:
- This elegant designer frame is skillfully manufactured from solid wood moulding and hand finished with semigloss laquer over black swirling brushstrokes that artistically reveal rich hue of a burgundy color base coat. This sophisticated frame will readily compliment any interior decor. Click here to view detailed photo of this frame.
- As a standard feature, we provide Non-Glare Glass, which will guarantee unobstructed viewing.
- Glass (Image) area dimensions: 18"x28"
- Overall frame dimensions: 20"x30"
- Obverse and Reverse sides of the $10 Legal Tender Note enlarged to 14″×6″ for examination of this beautifully engraved banknote.
- Restored reproduction of actual photo portrait of A. Lincoln made by C. S. German.
- Name, signature and biographical facts under portrait.
This $10 Legal Tender Note was printed by the American Bank Note Co., New York City and includes the patented "Canada Green" tint advocated by that firm. To the left is a portrait of Abraham Lincoln engraved by Frederick Girsch and was adapted from a cabinet photograph by C.S. German. At the center of the face of banknote is a patriotic eagle vignette, originally engraved for Toppan Carpenter (ABNCo) and was used earlier on state-chartered bills. To the right is a standing goddess holding an easel, variously labeled Art or Painting.
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