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Gift of the Aiello Family, 2007.42.1, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain
Money Tube
Gift of the Aiello Family, 2007.42.1, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain

Money Tube

Date1940-1984
MediumBrass, fabric
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x circumference): 5 5/8 x 6 1/2in. (14.3 x 16.5cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of the Aiello Family
DescriptionTwo piece cylindrical tube with red felt at both ends, used for sending items through a pneumatic tube system. When holding the ends of the tube and twisting, the two pieces align to create an opening for putting items into the tube. Painted in black on the exterior of the tube, "148".

Object number2007.42.1
On View
Not on view
Collections
Connecticut Historical Society collections, 1994.28.1 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society…
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