Token, Store

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a square, gold-toned, vintage token with slightly rounded edges, embossed with the words "VIRGIL TOWNSEND'S PLACE 703 S. 6th ST." in a circular arrangement and a small star symbol at the center of the text, giving it an antique appearance. The token's surface shows signs of wear and patina, indicating its age and the possible historic value or sentimental significance it may possess, perhaps used as a type of currency or a token of admission in a specific establishment, capturing a glimpse into a past era's socio-economic or cultural milieu.

The image displays a square, gold-toned, vintage token with slightly rounded edges, embossed with the words "VIRGIL TOWNSEND'S PLACE 703 S. 6th ST." in a circular arrangement and a small star symbol at the center of the text, giving it an antique appearance. The token's surface shows signs of wear and patina, indicating its age and the possible historic value or sentimental significance it may possess, perhaps used as a type of currency or a token of admission in a specific establishment, capturing a glimpse into a past era's socio-economic or cultural milieu.

Name/Title

Token, Store

Entry/Object ID

2017.2.267

Description

token 1" , square in 2" plastic case, brass in color. "Virgil Townsend's Place, 703 S. 80 St." " good for 20c in trade"

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

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Apr 16, 2018