Token from peep shows
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1995
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description:
Circular brass-colored metal token from the peep shows "Peepworld" and "XXtasy Video Center."
Credit Line:
Gift of Girth Factor
Object Number:
2001.47.3
Marks:
Stamped: on obverse: "PEEPWORLD/155 West 33rd St./N.Y.C."
Stamped: on reverse: "XXX/XXXtasy/VIDEO CENTER/691 8th Ave./N.Y.C./XXX"
Gallery Label:
These tokens, from erotic arcades in midtown Manhattan, represent a dying form of entertainment in the Times Square area. Efforts during the 1980s and 1990s to redevelop the area forced the closure or move of erotic businesses to other areas of the city.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1995
eMuseum Object ID:
55474
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token from peep shows
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1995
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description:
Circular brass-colored metal token from the peep shows "Peepworld" and "XXtasy Video Center."
Credit Line:
Gift of Girth Factor
Object Number:
2001.47.2
Marks:
Stamped: on obverse: "PEEPWORLD/155 West 33rd St./N.Y.C."
Stamped: on reverse: "XXX/XXXtasy/VIDEO CENTER/691 8th Ave./N.Y.C./XXX"
Gallery Label:
These tokens, from erotic arcades in midtown Manhattan, represent a dying form of entertainment in the Times Square area. Efforts during the 1980s and 1990s to redevelop the area forced the closure or move of erotic businesses to other areas of the city.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1995
eMuseum Object ID:
55473
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
"Draped Bust" dollar
Classification:
Date:
1796
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
1 x 5 x 3 in.
Description:
Silver dollar; obverse with image of Liberty with flowing hair, tied ribbon, draped bust and fifteen stars, legend "LIBERTY" ; reverse with eagle in wreath, legend "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA".
Object Number:
INV.13896.2
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1796
eMuseum Object ID:
55358
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Transportation token
Classification:
Date:
1995-2003
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Circular New York City transit token; obverse: "NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT AUTHORITY"; reverse: "GOOD FOR ONE FARE"
Credit Line:
Gift of Margaret K. Hofer
Object Number:
2003.44.1
Gallery Label:
This token is the fifth version of the New York City subway token. The first was issued in 1953, followed by new versions in 1970, 1980, 1986, and this one in 1995. New York City was one of the last major transit systems to adopt an electronic fare system, which was finally set in motion with the first electronic turnstile and sale of MetroCards in 1994. The last subway tokens were sold on April 12, 2003.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2003
eMuseum Object ID:
55094
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; copper; depiction of a lyre with oak branches on reverse; obverse "ATLANTIC GARDEN / 50 / BOWERY / NEW YORK / 1863." reverse "GRAND CONCERT / EVERY NIGHT / ADMISSION / FREE"
Object Number:
INV.13855.21b
Gallery Label:
During the Civil War, there were no metallic coins of any denomination in circulation. Tradesmen were thus forced to issue a medium that would save commerce. Many of these tokens depicted patriotic subjects.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
54816
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token, Encases Postage Stamp
Classification:
Date:
1862
Medium:
Metal, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Description:
Token; encased postage stamp; metal and paper stamp; three cent postage, red background, depiction George Washington, is encased on obverse, reverse "TAKE / AYER'S / PILLS / PAT AUG 12, 1862 / J. GAULT."
Object Number:
Z.3110
Gallery Label:
Created to replace small currency which became scarce during the Civil War, these encased postage stamps are the forerunner of the popular ones which appeared in France, Germany and other European countries after World War II and are, of course, much scarcer
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1862
eMuseum Object ID:
54815
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token
Classification:
Date:
1856-1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; depiction of the sun shining over City Hall on obverse, a bald eagle with a shield on its breast on reverse; obverse "CITY HALL / NEW YORK" reverse "IN ULTIMATE FORTITUDO / 1856 / COMPOS. SPIEL-MUNZE"
Object Number:
Z.3004
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
54813
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token
Classification:
Date:
1856-1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 26 3/4 x 22 3/4 in. (2.9 x 67.9 x 57.8 cm)
Description:
Token; metal; depiction of the old Masonic Hall on obverse, Masonic characters on reverse, including a cresent moon, a latter, three columns, a sun, and a burning eye; obverse "OLD MASONIC HALL, BROADWAY, N.Y. / ERRECTED 1827 / DEMOLID 1856"
Credit Line:
Presented by Oscar T. Barck. Jan. 15, 1924
Object Number:
11.1
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
54812
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token
Classification:
Date:
1876
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 in. ( 3.5 cm )
Description:
Token; silver; bust of george Washingotn on obverse, ring of garland on reverse; obverse "THE CENTENNIAL YEAR OF OUR NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE / 1876" reverse "BATTLE OF HARLEM PLAINS / SEPTEMBER 16 / 1776 / 4 / NEW YORK"
Object Number:
Z.2995
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1876
eMuseum Object ID:
54809
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token
Classification:
Date:
1889
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 in. ( 4.4 cm )
Description:
Token; bronze, hole punched in top; bust of George Washington on obverse, equestrian figure with right arm extended, circled by a weath containing the arms of New York City (left) and New York state (right), on reverse; obverse "GEORGE / WASHINGTON" reverse "CENTENNIAL INAUGURATION / NEW YORK APRIL 30 1889"
Object Number:
Z.2994
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1889
eMuseum Object ID:
54808
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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