Token, Store

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a vintage brass token with a cut-out shape resembling a club symbol in the center. Around the edge of the token, the text reads "Moehring & Masterson" on the top and "6201 Lake Ave." on the bottom, engraved in a slightly worn font. The token has a circular shape with a worn appearance, indicating it might have been used frequently in its time. The detailed engravings suggest it was likely a custom-made piece, possibly used for promotional purposes or as a currency substitute in specific transactions associated with Moehring & Masterson at the listed location.

The image shows a vintage brass token with a cut-out shape resembling a club symbol in the center. Around the edge of the token, the text reads "Moehring & Masterson" on the top and "6201 Lake Ave." on the bottom, engraved in a slightly worn font. The token has a circular shape with a worn appearance, indicating it might have been used frequently in its time. The detailed engravings suggest it was likely a custom-made piece, possibly used for promotional purposes or as a currency substitute in specific transactions associated with Moehring & Masterson at the listed location.

Name/Title

Token, Store

Entry/Object ID

2015.2.530

Description

Token/Copper/Clover Punched Out of Center/In Plastic Case/ "Kodrak & Pasek Bar 5801 Lake Ave. Good For 5c in Trade"/2"x2"

Collection

St. Joseph, Missouri

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Token, Store

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Token

Nomenclature Class

Exchange Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 9, 2015