Name/Title
J.W. Donald Cigars and Tobacco token, c. 1898Entry/Object ID
1982.33.1Description
Acc. No. 82.33.1
Subject Category: Businesses, Cigars & Tobacco
Date or period: Circa-1898
Object: Token
Description: Brass token in the form of a coin, raised lettering on both sides, the number 5 and cent sign, stamped on main side, J. W. Donald, 2406 Encinal Avenue, and small stars, stamped on the other side.
Size: 3/4 inches across.
History of Object: Coin found in the home of the donor, a member of an early pioneer family of Alameda. City directory 1898 listing- Jesse W. Donald-cigars & tobacco, 2406 Encinal Ave.,
Acquired from: Adeline Toye Cox
Date: July 29, 1982
