Paper mould with frame, for manufacturing banknotes of Perth Banking Company

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This mould is for the manufacturing of hand made paper banknotes. The design is for the watermark for the Perth Banking Company.

The mould is contained within a wooden frame.

Until the mid 19th century, all banknotes were hand signed and were usually of high quality paper. The paper normally included a distinctive watermark which was often the title of the bank in large letters covering the whole of the note.

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• Online ID: 000-100-044-452-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  T.1939.70
• Date: 18th or 19th century
  
• Material: Inscription: Design for watermark for Perth Bank Co.
  Paper, handmade / manufacture / mould
  
• Dimensions: 48 mm H x 290 mm L x 188 mm
  
• What: Paper, handmade / manufacture / mould
  
• Subject: 14. INDUSTRIES, Papermaking (Departmental Classification)
  
• Who: Perth Bank Company
  
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• Description: Mould for the manufacture of handmade paper with design for watermark for the Perth Bank Company
  
• References:
  • Douglas, J. Scottish Banknotes. London: Stanley Gibbons, 1975, p 5. 
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