biography of & Spencer DRAPER, UNDERWOOD, BALD (XIX)

Addresses: Philadelphia

Profession: Banknote engravers

Comments: This firm succeeded Draper, Underwood & Co., and was active from 1832/33 until c. 1835. The partners were John Draper, Thomas Underwood, Robert Bald, and Asa Spencer. A branch in New Haven (CT) was operated by Nathaniel and Simeon S. Jocelyn. By 1835 the firm had split into Draper, Toppan, Longacre & Company and Underwood, Bald & Spencer. (See individual entries on partners and firms named above.)

Sources: G&W; Phila. CD 1833-35; Rice, Life of Nathaniel Jocelyn.""