Token, Transportation
Object number2015.72.7
Manufacturer
Matthews International Corporation
(founded 1850)
Date1970
MediumAluminum
Credit LineGift of Gary and Betty Metz
DescriptionSilver-colored, round token with raised lettering on both sides and a hole at the top center. On the front is organizational information. Text on back provides safety information.Dimensions0.125 x 1.25 in. (0.3 x 3.2 cm)InscriptionsOn the front reads: "PLEASE DROP IN MAIL BOX / BADGE # 1004 / ALCOA, BADIN WORKS / P.O. BOX 576 / BADIN, N.C.28009".
On back reads: "ALCOA / SAFETY AWARD / ALUMINUM / PERIOD MARCH-OCT.1970 / ONE MILLION / SAFE MAN-HOURS WORKED / BADIN WORKS".
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
Aluminum Company of America
(1907 - 1998)
Previous owner
Gary Metz
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