(1850-53) Token Miller NY-224B Brass Doremus & Nixon
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The full firm name was Doremus, Suydam & Nixon, with partners Thomas C. Doremus, James Suydam, Cornelius R. Suydam, and John Nixon. They operated first at 209 Pearl Street and later at 39 Nassau Street. Thomas C. Doremus was a co-founder of New York University, reflecting the prominent civic position held by the firm's senior partner. Their copper and brass tokens (Miller NY-224 and NY-224B) advertised one of the largest dry goods importing houses in antebellum New York. The firm imported European textiles and distributed them to retailers throughout the country, making dry goods the backbone of New York's commercial economy. Doremus, Suydam & Nixon issued 2 known token varieties. Cataloged as Miller NY-224B.
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Doremus, Suydam & Nixon issued 2 known token varieties.
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Miller NY-224B
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