Token
Object number2015.72.8
Manufacturer
Matthews International Corporation
(founded 1850)
Date1960-1969
MediumPlated metal
Credit LineGift of Gary and Betty Metz
DescriptionCopper-colored, round token with relief of a man's bust in the center around which is organizational information. On the back is a raised image of an American flag crossed with an axe and a open book in the center with surrounding text.Dimensions0.062 x 0.75 in. (0.2 x 1.9 cm)InscriptionsFront has text around the perimeter "GEORGE JUNIOR REPUBLIC / FOUNDED 1895".
Back has text around perimeter "NOTHING WITHOUT LABOR / ONE CENT".
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
George Junior Republic
(founded 1895)
Related person
William Reuben George
Previous owner
Gary Metz
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