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Shrewsbury River, New Jersey
1859
S-229
Oil on canvas
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Luce Center
Advertising token
Title
Advertising token
Date
1900-1930
Medium
Metal
Dimensions
1/8 x 1 1/4 in. diameter
Description
A dark copper colored coin or token embossed on one side with a multi-story urban building encircled by the words "The Great Drive For A Home For The Aged/ Help Us Build Home Of The Sons And Daughters Of Israel/ 232 E. 10 St." On the reverse, an elderly man and woman flank the words "Help Us And God Will Help You/ Contribution One Dollar".
Credit Line
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number
2002.1.4789
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
