1890s Abraham Lincoln Portrait Bust Made of Macerated U.S. Currency Bank Notes
This is a novelty portrait bust of Abraham Lincoln made from macerated U.S. currency bank notes, taken out of circulation and destroyed by the U.S. Treasury. Sold as a souvenir circa 1890s. The text is faded and hard to read but originally read: “LINCOLN MADE FROM OLD AND WORN OUT PAPER MONEY. DESTROYED AT THE U.S. TREASURY THIS FIGURE HAS AN ESTIMATED VALUE IN OLD BILLS OF $1,000.00.Washington, D. C.” Measures 3.5” x 6.25” on card. One corner of card missing at tip, lettering faded.
Specifications
| President | Abraham Lincoln |
| Theme | Politics |
| Country/Region | United States |
This is a novelty portrait bust of Abraham Lincoln made from macerated U.S. currency bank notes, taken out of circulation and destroyed by the U.S. Treasury. Sold as a souvenir circa 1890s. The text is faded and hard to read but originally read: “LINCOLN MADE FROM OLD AND WORN OUT PAPER MONEY. DESTROYED AT THE U.S. TREASURY THIS FIGURE HAS AN ESTIMATED VALUE IN OLD BILLS OF $1,000.00.Washington, D. C.” Measures 3.5” x 6.25” on card. One corner of card missing at tip, lettering faded.
