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Gift of David Garfinkel, 1987.236.198 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Wooden Nickel
Gift of David Garfinkel, 1987.236.198 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Wooden Nickel

Date1960
Mediumwood; ink
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 1 1/2in. (3.8cm)
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineGift of David Garfinkel
Object number1987.236.198
DescriptionA wooden nickel token for the 175th Anniversary of East Haven, Conn. One side of the token has an image of the Centennial Belle. The reverse side has instructions for how to redeem the token.
Status
Not on view
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