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Gift of the Estate of George A. Long, 1959.91.8, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyr…
Self-Locking Coin Receptacle
Gift of the Estate of George A. Long, 1959.91.8, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright

Self-Locking Coin Receptacle

MakerMade by Gray Telephone Pay Station Company American, founded 1891
MakerMade by George A. Long 1870 - 1958
Date1907
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of the Estate of George A. Long
DescriptionOriginal model of George A. Long’s self-locking coin receptacle, which was made in 1907 and patented in 1908. Hollow box with one side open.
Object number1959.91.8
InscribedInscribed on interior in black: "GEORGE A. LONG/ ORIGINAL MODEL/ SELF-LOCKING COIN RECEPTACLE/ JUNE 10, '07/ PATENTED, JULY 28, '08"
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