Collection Highlights
Subway controller
Date:
1904
Object Number:
1922.103
Medium:
Silver, steel, ebony
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Toy/ Food
Object Number:
2002.1.961
Date:
1940-1970
Medium:
Plastic
Dimensions:
1 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. diameter
Description:
This yellow plastic charm is shaped like a steer and printed in gold "Medium". It was probably placed on a steak to indicate doneness. The reverse reads "Leo's Restuarant/ Fort Erie/ Canada".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
