$1 Banknote from Virginia c. 1936

This 1936 drawing by Carl Buergerniss depicts a torn $1 banknote from the Virginia Treasury, hanging by a string and a pipe from a frayed leather tag. The tag is inscribed with the text “Dixie 1861-1865 Philadelphia 07 B.P.O.E. 867 Winchester VA,” suggesting a connection to the American Civil War and the fraternal order of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The artist’s meticulous detail, capturing the texture of the paper and leather, creates a realistic and evocative image.