Tray, Money
Farmers' Bank of Rustico
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| Nom de l'objet : | Tray, Money |
| Type de l'objet : | Tray, Money |
| Catégorie de l'objet : | Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology |
| Sous-catégorie de l'objet : | Merchandising T&E |
| Matériaux : | Wood |
| Numéro de catalogue : | FB.82.5.5 |
| Numéro d'accession : | FB.82.5.5 |
| Date de début de production : | 1864 |
| Date de fin de production : | 1894 |
| Description : | A rectangular small "n" shaped wooden tray with six carved out bowls for coins. |
| Commentaires : | This coin tray is on display at the Farmers' Bank of Rustico. The Bank of Rustico is a building of national importance, and is an important monument of Prince Edward Island architecture as well as a symbol of Acadian survival. The Bank operated from 1864 to 1894 and was an important link in the establishment of "Les Caisses populaires" in Quebec and "Credit Unions" in the rest of Canada. The building is a legacy of an extraordinary person, Father Georges-Antoine Belcourt, parish priest of Rustico from 1859 to 1869. On arriving in Rustico, he noted the lack of education and the extreme economic hardships of the inhabitants. He organized the "Catholic Institute" with over 250 members. Meetings and study clubs resulted in the establishment of the Bank which provided loans to farmers at reasonable rates of interest. The Bank operated for thirty years but was forced to close its doors as a result of the passage of the Bank Act. |
| Hauteur : | 4.5 |
| Longueur : | 38.5 |
| Largeur : | 19 |
| Établissement : |
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| Ville de l'établissement : | Hunter River |
| Province de l'établissement : | Prince Edward Island |
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