This listing is for the photographed 1896 S. J. Nason Co. Promissory Note Bank Check. Check was dated January 13th, 1896. Note promises that "Mrs. Lizzie E. Tibbetts" will pay the S. J. Nason Company of South Berwick Maine $25 within 4 months of the date the note was written, by May 13th, 1896. This check is torn down the center, but otherwise in Very Fine (VF) condition, with writing still clear and visible.
This check was not issued by any particular bank or company, with only a vignette of a steam ship on the left end and an ornamented design and border around the check. These checks were commonly used by a variety of companies as promissory notes such as this one.
The S. J. Nason Company was a granite and marble manufacturing company located in South Berwick, Maine. The company was established in 1895, shortly before this note was issued, and closed in 1902.
Excellent artifact and provides a glimpse into the economic history of Maine! Must have for any collection!
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1896 Promissory Note Bank Check - Ship Vignette Design - S. J. Nason Co. Berwick Maine Check - 1896 Berwick Maine Company Issued Check
