Providence, Rhode Island. Mechanics & Manufacturers Bank. 1850s-60s. $1. PMG Very Fine 30.(RI-345 G6a) Imprint of Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edosn. New York/New England Bank Note Co. Boston. Durand Type-1 Santa Claus vignette at center. Woman with capped staff and shield seated at left. Woman holding sickle and leaning on large 1 at right. Bold red ONE protector centered near bottom. A remarkably well preserved circulating example of this rare Santa Claus vignetted type. Dark inks and wholesome paper are presented on this example. PMG comments "Previously Mounted" on the back of the holder, though any evidence to that effect is difficult to locate. Obtained by Alan Teal from Tom Denly in January of 2000. Tom added "Bet you know who will want this" on the invoice.
