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Title
Todd Protectograph
Description
The Protectograph offered a way for banks to protect themselves and their customers against forgers who would alter checks, securities, cash certificates, bills, receipts and other forms of exchange. It served as a device for printing cash amounts on checks in words.
A design Patent was submitted in 1901 and advertised 1902-24 by the G. W. Todd & Company.
A design Patent was submitted in 1901 and advertised 1902-24 by the G. W. Todd & Company.
Creator
G.W. Todd & Co. , Rochester, NY.
Date
1902
Contributor
Town of Maynard, MA.
Identifier
1999.2276
Artifact Item Type Metadata
Materials
Metal; 6.5"W x 8.5"L x 8"H.
Condition
Fair.
Storage
SU8-3