Coin

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a round, metallic token with engraved text. The text reads "NEW ORLEANS LOUNGE," indicating the venue's name, and it continues with "FAMOUS NIGHT CLUB," emphasizing its renowned status. Below that, it says "FLOOR SHOW BANDS," suggesting live entertainment or performances were featured here. The token finishes with "ST. JOSEPH, MO.," indicating the location of the establishment in St. Joseph, Missouri. The engraving includes decorative stars on each side. The token appears somewhat weathered, indicating age or frequent handling.

The image shows a round, metallic token with engraved text. The text reads "NEW ORLEANS LOUNGE," indicating the venue's name, and it continues with "FAMOUS NIGHT CLUB," emphasizing its renowned status. Below that, it says "FLOOR SHOW BANDS," suggesting live entertainment or performances were featured here. The token finishes with "ST. JOSEPH, MO.," indicating the location of the establishment in St. Joseph, Missouri. The engraving includes decorative stars on each side. The token appears somewhat weathered, indicating age or frequent handling.

Name/Title

Coin

Entry/Object ID

2019.2.194

Description

Coin, metal. Silver, round. "New Orleans Lounge Famous Night Club Floor Show Bands St. Joseph" "New Orleans Lounge Worth $1.00 Dollar on Cocktails & Drinks 5th & Mitchell"

Collection

St. Joseph, Missouri

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Coin

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Money

Nomenclature Class

Exchange Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Diameter

1-1/2 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Feb 24, 2020