Token

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a round, metallic token embossed with the text "GOOD FOR ONE FARE ONE WAY," encircled by a simple border and placed against a dark blue textured background. Its design suggests it was used for single transportation fares, possibly for a bus or train, reflecting a practical, utilitarian purpose from an earlier period. The token's surface is slightly worn, indicating its age and use, and its golden color lends it an inviting warmth contrasted against the cool fabric beneath. This small piece of history captures the nostalgia of a time when tokens were a common means of exchange in public transportation systems, offering both a tangible connection to the past and a glimpse into the everyday life of its era. Such tokens were often valued both as necessities by commuters and as collectibles by enthusiasts, symbolizing the evolution of travel and the move toward more modern fare systems. As a relic, it not only represents individual journeys taken, but also provides insight into the broader social and economic contexts that necessitated such objects in

The image shows a round, metallic token embossed with the text "GOOD FOR ONE FARE ONE WAY," encircled by a simple border and placed against a dark blue textured background. Its design suggests it was used for single transportation fares, possibly for a bus or train, reflecting a practical, utilitarian purpose from an earlier period. The token's surface is slightly worn, indicating its age and use, and its golden color lends it an inviting warmth contrasted against the cool fabric beneath. This small piece of history captures the nostalgia of a time when tokens were a common means of exchange in public transportation systems, offering both a tangible connection to the past and a glimpse into the everyday life of its era. Such tokens were often valued both as necessities by commuters and as collectibles by enthusiasts, symbolizing the evolution of travel and the move toward more modern fare systems. As a relic, it not only represents individual journeys taken, but also provides insight into the broader social and economic contexts that necessitated such objects in

Name/Title

Token

Entry/Object ID

1994.48.28

Description

Token/metal/relief of bridge/"The Atchison & Eastern Bridge Co. Good for one fare one way"

Collection

HISTORY

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1925

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Token

Nomenclature Class

Exchange Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Diameter

15/16 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 12, 1994