Coin Changer

Object/Artifact

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Museum Of American Heritage

Name/Title

Coin Changer

Entry/Object ID

1000.2171.73

Description

Coin Changer

Collection

Jim Adams

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Johnson Fare Box Co.

Notes

possible date made: Circa 1920s where made: Chicago, IL model name: Universal

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Cultural/Historical Context

Label

Coin Changer Johnson Fare Box Co., Chicago, IL circa 1920s The Johnson Fare Box Company made fare boxes for buses and trolleys across the United States. These coin changers were originally used by bus drivers and trolley conductors to provide change for fare. They could be used in a variety of other circumstances to provide change.

General Notes

Note

Hooks onto a belt. Modular coin units, 5 total.