Token

Object/Artifact

-

St. Joseph Museums

The text "CLOVER LEAF DAIRY PHONE 3129 B. DEVORSS" prominently inscribed on its surface. The token's design consists of serif lettering and small dot patterns bordering the edge, giving it a vintage appearance. The simple yet distinct style suggests its use for a specific purpose, likely related to business or trade, possibly used as currency or for promotional reasons by Clover Leaf Dairy, indicating a means of contact through the stated phone number and mentioning a person or entity named B. DeVorss, adding an additional personal or managerial element to the token’s historical context and function.

The text "CLOVER LEAF DAIRY PHONE 3129 B. DEVORSS" prominently inscribed on its surface. The token's design consists of serif lettering and small dot patterns bordering the edge, giving it a vintage appearance. The simple yet distinct style suggests its use for a specific purpose, likely related to business or trade, possibly used as currency or for promotional reasons by Clover Leaf Dairy, indicating a means of contact through the stated phone number and mentioning a person or entity named B. DeVorss, adding an additional personal or managerial element to the token’s historical context and function.

Name/Title

Token

Entry/Object ID

1994.48.36

Description

Token/metal/octagon shaped/"Clover Leaf Dairy, phone 8129/B. Devorss - Good for 1qt of milk"

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

1 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 12, 1994