Post-Civil War Trade Token: Brown Brothers & Co., San Francisco, California (ca. 1885)


This is a post-Civil War trade token issued by Brown Brothers & Co., wholesale and retail clothing manufacturers located at 121-123 Sansome Street, San Francisco, California. The token is dated circa 1885. The obverse depicts the company name and address, advertising "Wholesale/Manufacturers of/Clothing/Retailing at Wholesale Prices." The reverse features an eagle at the center with the inscription "SILVER SALE / SOUVENIR." The token is described as being in Very Fine (VF) condition.


Associated People/Businesses

  • BROWN, MORRIS / BROWN, LEWIS / SHEIDEMAN, BERNARD BAHR

Geography

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Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 12, Folder 10