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Bank Note, Two Shillings, New-York Water Work, No. 2362

This is a bank note. It is dated August 25, 1774 and we acquired it in 1980. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Gift of Unknown Donor.

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Bank Note, Two Shillings, New-York Water Work, No. 2362; Gift of Unknown Donor; 1980-32-46

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