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Gift of Tom Capbobianco 2016.55.1 (c) 2016 Connecticut Historical Society
Toll collector's tray
Gift of Tom Capbobianco 2016.55.1 (c) 2016 Connecticut Historical Society

Toll collector's tray

Date1950-1985
MediumSteel, brass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: (Lenght) 16 x 1(Width) 1 x (Depth) 2 1/4in. (40.6 x 27.9 x 5.7cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Tom Capobianco
DescriptionRectangular steel tray divided into ten compartments, five of which are curved along one edge. The larger compartments have a brass weight attached to a v-shaped metal rod used to hold paper money in place. The tray was used by Thomas Capobianco who worked as a toll collector for the State of Connecticut.
Object number2016.55.1
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