Token

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a vintage token from the Oklahoma Railway Company, featuring a prominent "O" in the center, surrounded by the embossed text "OKLAHOMA RAILWAY CO." The token seems to be made of metal, exhibiting a worn and slightly tarnished appearance indicative of its age and historical significance. The background color is a deep purple, which contrasts with the token's metallic tones, highlighting its circular form and intricately patterned edge. The surface of the token shows signs of wear, suggesting it has been handled frequently in the past, perhaps used for transit purposes or as a fare token. The craftsmanship of the token features fine detailing in the embossed lettering and textured border, which adds to its character and charm. This token likely holds historical value, representing a piece of transportation history connected to Oklahoma's past railway system. It could be a collector's item, treasured by enthusiasts interested in railway memorabilia or local history artifacts. The overall composition of the image captures the essence of a bygone era through

The image displays a vintage token from the Oklahoma Railway Company, featuring a prominent "O" in the center, surrounded by the embossed text "OKLAHOMA RAILWAY CO." The token seems to be made of metal, exhibiting a worn and slightly tarnished appearance indicative of its age and historical significance. The background color is a deep purple, which contrasts with the token's metallic tones, highlighting its circular form and intricately patterned edge. The surface of the token shows signs of wear, suggesting it has been handled frequently in the past, perhaps used for transit purposes or as a fare token. The craftsmanship of the token features fine detailing in the embossed lettering and textured border, which adds to its character and charm. This token likely holds historical value, representing a piece of transportation history connected to Oklahoma's past railway system. It could be a collector's item, treasured by enthusiasts interested in railway memorabilia or local history artifacts. The overall composition of the image captures the essence of a bygone era through

Name/Title

Token

Entry/Object ID

1994.48.42

Description

Token/metal/round/"Oklahoma Railway Co.-Good for One City Fare"

Collection

HISTORY

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1950

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Token

Nomenclature Class

Exchange Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Diameter

3/4 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good