Pre-Civil War Trade Token: W. H. Hausman Clothing Warehouse, Savannah, Georgia

Gilt brass trade token (24mm) issued by W. H. Hausman's clothing warehouse in Savannah, Georgia, circa 1855. The obverse depicts an eagle with the inscription "W. H. HAUSMAN CLOTHING WAREHOUSE." The reverse shows Liberty seated on a chariot, surrounded by the inscription "BLUE STORE..SAVANNAH, GEO." J. Hausman is listed as an active member of Congregation Mickve Israel (KKMI) in Savannah in 1869, according to page 138 of "Third to None: The Saga of Savannah Jewry 1733-1983" by Rubin.

Associated People/Businesses

  • HAUSMAN, W.H.

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Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 12, Folder 10