Gift of Mrs. George Leland Nichols, 1963.71.17 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.

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Gift of Mrs. George Leland Nichols, 1963.71.18 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Tokens

DistributorDistributed by Goodyear Rubber Company (American)

Dateabout 1895

Mediumaluminum

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions ((.17) diameter): 1 1/2in. (3.8cm) Primary Dimensions ((.18) diameter): 1 1/2in. (3.8cm)

ClassificationsInformation Artifacts

Credit LineGift of Mrs. George Leland Nichols

Object number1963.71.17-.18

DescriptionTwo aluminum advertisement tokens for the Goodyear Rubber Company.

(.17) The front of the token has a relief of a globe in the center with " TRADE/ GOODYEAR WELT/ MARK" inscribed on the globe. Around the border it says, "CALL FOR GOODYEAR WELT AND TURNED/ SHOES." The reverse side of the token has a relief of the palm side of an open hand with "FLAX" across the palm. Around the border it says, "SHOES SEWED WITH BARBOUR'S LINEN THREAD WILL NOT RIP/ THE BEST FOR SHOP OR FAMILY USE/ TRADE MARK."

(.18) The front of the token has a relief of a globe in the center with " TRADE/ GOODYEAR WELT/ MARK" inscribed on the globe. Around the border it says, "CALL FOR GOODYEAR WELT AND TURNED/ SHOES." The reverse side of the token has a relief of a high-buttoned shoe. Around the border it says, "100TH ANNIVERSARY MECHANICS FAIR BOSTON/ 1795-1895/ EASIEST/ GOODYEAR/ BEST/ WELT."

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