Trade Token

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Henry's Tavern (American)

Date1880-1910

MediumProbably nickel-plated copper, encased in paper mount

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter of token): 3/4in. (1.9cm) Mount (height x width of mount): 2 x 2in. (5.1 x 5.1cm)

ClassificationsCommercial Objects

Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund

Object number2007.20.0

DescriptionHexagonal token, probably made of nickel-plated copper. The token is encased in a white paper mount. The mount has a clear plastic window on each side to display both sides of the token. Raised letters on one side of the token read, "HENRY'S TAVERN/ 257/ WINDSOR/ ST./ HARTFORD, CONN." Raised letters on the opposite side read, "GOOD FOR/ 5¢/ IN TRADE". Both sides of the token have a dotted border running around the edge.

Status

Not on view