Late 19th Century Macerated Money - Cat in a Boot

Description

This is an unusual format for macerated money:
a small cat with a green silk ribbon tied around its neck is snugged inside a boot. The paper label is still affixed to the 'sole' of the boot, and states: "Made of U.S. National Greenbacks, redeemed and macerated at the U.S. Treasury. Estimated ,000..." It appears to have been manufactured in the late 19th or early 20th century. Measures 3 1/4" high and 4" long.
Condition
: The silk ribbon is a little tattered, and there is some wear to the high spots. Otherwise very good.
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