Collection Highlights
Kerchief
Date:
1776-1777
Object Number:
1952.63
Medium:
Linen
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Luce Center
Transportation token
Object Number:
2002.1.3173
Date:
1930-1960
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
5/8 x 1/8 in. diameter
Description:
A silver colored metal token pierced in the center to form a truncated square and embossed on both sides with a spiraling decoration. On one side "United Traction Company System/ UT", and on the reverse "Good For One Fare/ UT". United Traction ran the trolley car system from 1899 to 1946, and later a bus company in Albany, Troy, Rensselaer, Watervliet and surrounding New York State communities.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
