Collection Highlights
Kerchief
Date:
1776-1777
Object Number:
1952.63
Medium:
Linen
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Luce Center
Transportation token
Object Number:
2002.1.3167
Date:
1920-1940
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
5/8 x 1/8 in. diameter
Description:
A dark copper colored metal token pierced in the center to form three slots and embossed on both sides with a spiraling decoration. On one side "Good For One Fare/ C R L Co.", and on the reverse "C. R. L. & Lines". This token came from a company called Connecticut Railway and Lighting Co. which was probably absorbed into a larger transit company.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
