Token, Transportation
Object number2015.72.5
Manufacturer
Matthews International Corporation
(founded 1850)
Date1960-1969
MediumPlated metal
Credit LineGift of Gary and Betty Metz
DescriptionBrass-colored circular token with raised lettering on both sides and hole at top center. On front is organization name and employee information. Instructional text on back.Dimensions0.125 x 1.25 in. (0.3 x 3.2 cm)InscriptionsOn front reads: "PORT AUTHORITY OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY / OPERATOR / NUMBER".
On back reads: "THIS / IDENTIFICATION / TAG MUST BE GIVEN / TO DISPACHER ON / REPORTING FOR DUTY / AND MUST BE PICKED / UP BY OPERATOR / ON FINISHING WORK / EACH DAY."
Historical NotesPart of a collection of token die sets and tokens made by Matthews International, a Pittsburgh-based company. Donor Gary Metz worked for Matthews International for over 17 years in various capacities in sales and marketing, eventually as Product Manager before leaving the company in 1989. The dies were used through the 1960s to produce tokens for use for buses, trolleys, and trains throughout the region. Matthews was founded in Pittsburgh in 1850 and has continued to manufacture marking and identification equipment utilized throughout the world.
Related institution
Port Authority of Allegheny County
Previous owner
Gary Metz
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