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Trade Token: Union Store of A. Wise, New York City, circa 1855
Pre-Civil War trade token issued by the Union Store of A. Wise, located at 185 6th Avenue, New York City. The front of the token reads, "COMPETITION DEFIED WITHOUT EXCEPTION" in a decorative border and indicates that the token is for "FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS". The back of the token reads, "ONE DOLLAR PAID FOR 99 OF THESE TOKENS" with the store's address. Circa 1855.
Associated People/Businesses
- WISE, A.
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Physical Location
Arc.MS.56, Box 12, Folder 10