Transportation Tokens: Rochester Lines School Fare
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1927-1938
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Transportation token; metal with "S" shaped hole in center; obverse "ROCHESTER LINES / N.Y. RYS." reverse "GOOD FOR / SCHOOL FARE ONLY"
Credit Line:
Gift of A. Morganthau, 1940
Object Number:
1940.726
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1938
eMuseum Object ID:
6450
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collection of 7 coins in envelope
Classification:
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 5 x 6 in. ( 2.5 x 12.7 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Collection of seven coins in envelope.
Object Number:
INV.13716
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
6448
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collection of coins...Richard E.Mount Jr.
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Medium:
Cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 5 x 4 in. ( 2.5 x 12.7 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Collection of coins...Richard E.Mount Jr.
Credit Line:
Presented to the New-York Historical Society by Miss Susan Mount
Object Number:
INV.13717
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
6449
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token: Robinson and Ballou Grocers, Troy, NY 1863
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1863
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; brass; obverse "ROBINSON & BALLOU / GROCERS / TROY N.Y." reverse "REDEEMED / AT / OUR STORE / 1863"
Object Number:
1941.66
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. The irresponsible nature of these tokens forced Congress to pass an act in 1864, forbidding private individuals to issue any form of money.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
6447
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token: Oliver Boutwell Miller, Troy, NY 1863
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1863
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; brass; obverse "OLIVER BOUTWELL / MILLER / TROY N.Y." reverse "REDEEMED / AT / MY OFFICE / 1863"
Object Number:
1941.64
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. The irresponsible nature of these tokens forced Congress to pass an act in 1864, forbidding private individuals to issue any form of money.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
6446
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token: Oliver Boutwell Miller, Troy, NY 1863
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1863
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; brass; obverse "OLIVER BOUTWELL / MILLER / TROY N.Y." reverse "REDEEMED / AT / MY OFFICE / 1863"
Object Number:
1941.62
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. The irresponsible nature of these tokens forced Congress to pass an act in 1864, forbidding private individuals to issue any form of money.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
6445
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token: Oliver Boutwell Miller, Troy, NY 1863
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1863
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; brass; obverse "OLIVER BOUTWELL / MILLER / TROY N.Y." reverse "REDEEMED / AT / MY OFFICE / 1863"
Object Number:
1941.61
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. The irresponsible nature of these tokens forced Congress to pass an act in 1864, forbidding private individuals to issue any form of money.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
6444
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token: Williams Iowa Supply Iowa City IA 25c.
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description:
Token; white metal; obverse "GOOD FOR / 25¢ / IN TRADE" reverse "WILLIAMS / IOWA SUPPLY / IOWA CITY, / IOWA"
Credit Line:
Gift of H. Maxson Holloway, 1940
Object Number:
1940.735
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
6443
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token: Williams Iowa Supply Iowa City IA 25c.
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description:
Token; white metal; obverse "GOOD FOR / 25¢ / IN TRADE" reverse "WILLIAMS / IOWA SUPPLY / IOWA CITY, / IOWA"
Credit Line:
Gift of H. Maxson, 1940
Object Number:
1940.734
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
6442
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Transportation token: Louiville Railway Co.
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1900-1943
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 in. ( 1.6 cm )
Description:
Transportation token; metal; the letter "L" is surrounded by a circular disc 1/8 in. wide; obverse "GOOD FOR ONE FARE" reverse "LOUISVILLE RAILWAY CO."
Credit Line:
Gift of H. Maxon Holloway, 1940
Object Number:
1940.733
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1943
eMuseum Object ID:
6441
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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