Collections Item Detail

Stock certificate: United States Lines Co., N.Y. & Hoboken; issued Nov. 4, 1949; Vincent Astor; 100 shares common stock.

Archive

Scope and ContentStock certificate of the United States Lines Company for 100 shares common stock; issued to Vincent Astor for one hundred shares, par value $1; dated Nov. 4, 1949. Certificate No. NC19658. Engraved (orange) and printed paper, 7-7/8" high x 12" wide; typewritten; holographic ink; perforations. "This certificate is transferable in the City of New York or in Hoboken, N.J." This item is the permanent engraved certificate (see objects 2002.222.0002 for a temporary certificate.) [William] Vincent Astor (1891-1959)

Entry/Object ID

2012.001.0001

Acquisition

Accession

2012.001

Source or Donor

Purchase

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Credit Line

Museum Collections.

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

1949 - 1949

Archive Notes

Date(s): 1949-1949

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

General Notes

Note

Display Value: Good Notes: William Vincent Astor (November 15, 1891 – February 3, 1959) was a businessman and philanthropist and a member of the prominent Astor family. Husband of Brooke Astor at his death. Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2012-04-06