Coin

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a wooden token designed to resemble a nickel, featuring the words "WOODEN NICKEL" curved around the top and bottom edges. In the center, there is a monochrome illustration of a person's profile, adorned with distinctive features and hair styled into braids. The token is circular and made of a light wood material, evident from the texture visible on the surface. The simplicity of the design and the material evoke a nostalgic or vintage feel, suggesting it might be used as a novelty item, collectible, or for promotional purposes. The black ink of the image and text contrasts with the natural wood color, making the details clear and prominent. The phrase "wooden nickel" traditionally refers to a valueless item, which could indicate that the token is intended as a humorous or whimsical object rather than genuine currency. Positioned against a dark background, the wooden token stands out clearly, allowing for an unobstructed view of its design and craftsmanship.

The image displays a wooden token designed to resemble a nickel, featuring the words "WOODEN NICKEL" curved around the top and bottom edges. In the center, there is a monochrome illustration of a person's profile, adorned with distinctive features and hair styled into braids. The token is circular and made of a light wood material, evident from the texture visible on the surface. The simplicity of the design and the material evoke a nostalgic or vintage feel, suggesting it might be used as a novelty item, collectible, or for promotional purposes. The black ink of the image and text contrasts with the natural wood color, making the details clear and prominent. The phrase "wooden nickel" traditionally refers to a valueless item, which could indicate that the token is intended as a humorous or whimsical object rather than genuine currency. Positioned against a dark background, the wooden token stands out clearly, allowing for an unobstructed view of its design and craftsmanship.

Name/Title

Coin

Entry/Object ID

2014.26.1045

Description

Wooden Nickel/Tan/picture of a Native American Head/Black Printing "Wooden Nickel East Hills Cleaners & Laundry St. Joseph, MO Good For One Shirt"/1.5" disc.

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

Oct 28, 2014