sought-after ! Merchandise Certificate

"Sattler-Scrip" merchandise certificate worth 50 cents, issued by Sattler's department store at 998 Broadway, Buffalo, N.Y. The scrip is not redeemable for cash and is only valid for merchandise purchases at Sattler's. It features the store's name prominently and has the serial number L61725 printed on it. Sattler's was a large department store in Buffalo, brand-new York, that operated for many years before closing. It was known for its catchy advertising jingle that many people in Buffalo still remember today. These scrips were likely used as a form of store credit or promotional item. Similar obsolete currency and merchandise certificates from the early 20th century can be found in collections and at auction.