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New Britain National Bank Stock Certificate
$ 2.64
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Description
Product DetailsBeautifully engraved antique stock certificate from the New Britain National Bank dating back to the 1950's. This document, which is signed by the company Vice President and Cashier, was printed by the J. C. Hall Co. of Pawtucket, Rhode Island and measures approximately 10 1/2" (w) by 7" (h).
The certificate's vignette features the company's original building.
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Historical Context
The New Britain National Bank was organized in New Britain, Connecticut in 1860.
The bank grew over the years acquiring a number of local competitors, including the Commercial Trust Company - which failed during the great depression.
In 1987, the bank was merged into the United Bank & Trust Company, which later became part of the Fleet and BankAmerica conglomerates.