Historical Banking Appraisal

Aberdeen National Bank Bank Form (1890)

This item is an aged financial form, likely a deposit slip or an acknowledgment of receipt/transaction, from the 'Aberdeen National Bank' located in 'Aberdeen, S. Dak.'. The form is printed on what appears to be light brown or tan paper, exhibiting significant discoloration due to age, suggesting a style period of the late 19th century, specifically dated '10/8 1890'. The text 'Aberdeen National Bank.' is prominently displayed at the top in an ornate, possibly gothic or serif, font, indicating a formal and established institution. Below this, 'Aberdeen, S. Dak.,' confirms the bank's location. The form includes printed lines and sections for various banking transactions or notations, such as 'Yours of ______ inst. received with stated enclosures.', '____ credit your account.', 'Entered for collection...', and 'I debit your account...'. There is handwritten ink notation, notably '13.00' and '00' in a column, suggesting a monetary value. Another handwritten notation, 'GPC', is visible near the 'credit your account' line. The form concludes with 'Respectfully Yours, F. W. BROOKS, Cashier.' printed, indicating a formal closing from a bank official. The paper shows signs of wear consistent with its age, including potential foxing or slight discoloration variations, and it appears to be housed within a protective plastic sleeve, which is visible around its edges. The overall construction is simple, comprising a single sheet of printed paper, characteristic of bank stationery from that era. The ink used for the handwritten entries has faded slightly in some areas but remains legible. The quality of the paper and print appears standard for commercial banking documents of the period.