Industry & Manufacturing

Eli Terry Mass-Produced Clock

The Museum's collections document centuries of remarkable changes in products, manufacturing processes, and the role of industry in American life. In the bargain, they preserve artifacts of great ingenuity, intricacy, and sometimes beauty.

The carding and spinning machinery built by Samuel Slater about 1790 helped establish the New England textile industry. Nylon-manufacturing machinery in the collections helped remake the same industry more than a century later. Machine tools from the 1850s are joined by a machine that produces computer chips. Thousands of patent models document the creativity of American innovators over more than 200 years.

The collections reach far beyond tools and machines. Some 460 episodes of the television series Industry on Parade celebrate American industry in the 1950s. Numerous photographic collections are a reminder of the scale and even the glamour of American industry.

Resource Type: Tokens

Florida Ferry Company Token

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token from 1924-1938. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token from 1924-1938. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens. George W. Gibbs was the President of the Florida Ferry Company, located in Jacksonville, Florida. There is a hole punched in the center of the token, obscuring the reverse legend.
Obverse: The legend reads: FLORIDA/FERRY COMPANY
Reverse: The legend reads: Geo. W. Gibbs/President.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1924 - 1938
referenced
Florida Ferry Company
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1370
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1370

White Line Bus Corporation Token

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens. The token is stamped with a “W” in its center, and has three sections stamped out around the “W.”
Obverse: The legend reads: WHITE LINE/BUS CORP.
Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR/ONE FARE.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
early 20th century
referenced
White Line Bus Corp.
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1467
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1467

Southern New York Power and Railway Corporation Token

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens. The center of the token is removed to leave the shape of an “S.”
Obverse: The legend reads: SOUTHERN NEW YORK P. & RWY. CORP.
Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR/ONE CITY FARE.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
early 20th century
referenced
Southern New York Power & Railway
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1450
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1450

Delaware River Bridge Line Token

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens. There are three cut-outs in the center of the token. The Philadelphia Transportation Company used this token.
Obverse: The legend reads: DELAWARE RIVER/PTC/BRIDGE LINE
Reverse: The legend reads: PHILADELPHIA/BRIDGE TOKEN/CAMDEN
Location
Currently not on view
date made
early 20th century
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1355
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1355

Kansas City Railways Company Token

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens. Two semi-circles are punched out of the center, leaving a strip. The reverse bears the signature of J.A. Harder.
Obverse: Image of four stars. Legend: FULL/K.C. RYS. CO./FARE
Reverse: Three stars at the top. Legend: J.A. Harder/TREASURER
Location
Currently not on view
date made
early 20th century
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1677
catalog number
1981.0296.1677
accession number
1981.0296

Connecticut Tercentenary Token

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this commemorative coin in 1935. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this commemorative coin in 1935. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens.
Obverse: Image of two men working at a machine. The legend reads: WATERBURY CONNECTICUT/ 1674/ QUID AERE PERENNIUS/ 1935.
Reverse: Image of a large tree. The legend reads: CONNECTICUT TERCENTENARY/ 1635-1935/ QUI TRANSTULIT SUSTINE.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1935
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1632
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1632

George Washington Commemorative Token

This commemorative token was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut during the mid-20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
This commemorative token was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut during the mid-20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, and campaign medals.
Obverse: Bust of George Washington facing right. Legend: 1st PRESIDENT, U.S.A./1789-1797/GEORGE WASHINGTON.
Reverse: Legend: "AMERICAN FABIOUS"/ FIRST IN WAR/ FIRST IN PEACE/ FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF HIS COUNTRYMEN/ SERVED EIGHT YEARS AS PRESIDENT WITHOUT PAY/ "FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY"
Location
Currently not on view
date made
mid 20th century
depicted
Washington, George
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1637
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1637

Interstate Ltd Motor Coach Company Token

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens.
Obverse: The legend reads: INTERSTATE L’T’D MOTOR COACH CO./ILMCCo
Reverse: The legend reads: ONE FARE/ILMCCo/FALL RIVER, PROVIDENCE
Location
Currently not on view
date made
early 20th century
referenced
Interstate Limited Motor Coach Company
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1368
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1368

New York & Albany Steam Boat Token

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this time table token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this time table token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
Obverse: The legend reads: NEW YORK AND ALBANY/ PEOPLES LINE OF STEAM BOATS
Reverse: The legend reads: TIME TABLE/ LEAVE N.Y./ 6 P.M./ LEAVE ALBANY/ 7 ½ P.M.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
late 19th century
referenced
People's Line of Steamboats
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1602
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1602

San Antonio Transit Company Token

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens. The center of the token is punched out, and an “F” shape remains.
Obverse: The legend reads: SAN ANTONIO TRANSIT COMPANY
Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR/ONE FULL FARE
Location
Currently not on view
date made
early 20th century
referenced
San Antonio Transit Company
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1445
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1445

Bay State Transit Token

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. .
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. . Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens. The center of this token is punched out leaving the shape of a star.
Obverse: The legend reads: CITY ZONE FARE DISTRICT 1.
Reverse: The legend reads: BAY STATE/ BAY STATE.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
early 20th century
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1317
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1317

Philadelphia Transportation Company Token

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens. The center of the token reads PTC and bears the PTC wing logo.
Obverse: Small Keystone symbol at the bottom. The legend reads: PHILADELPHIA/PTC
Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR/ONE FARE/PTC
Location
Currently not on view
date made
early 20th century
referenced
Philadelphia Transportation Company
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1428
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1428

Rutherford B. Hayes Commemorative Token

This commemorative token was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut during the mid-20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
This commemorative token was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut during the mid-20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, and campaign medals.
Obverse: Bust of Rutherford B. Hayes facing left. Legend: 19th PRESIDENT, U.S.A./1877-1881/RUTHERFORD B. HAYES.
Reverse: "HE SERVES HIS PARTY BEST WHO SERVES HIS COUNTRY BEST"/BIRGADIER GENERAL IN CIVIL WAR/CONGRESSMAN/GOVERNOR OF OHIO/ DEFEATED TILDEN FOR THE PRESIDENCY BY ONE ELECTORAL VOTE.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
mid 20th century
depicted
Hayes, Rutherford B.
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1652
catalog number
1981.0296.1652
accession number
1981.0296

Massachusetts Tercentenary Souvenir Token

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this souvenir coin in 1930. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this souvenir coin in 1930. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
Obverse: Image of a full-sailed frigate on water, and an inset image of a man in Pilgrim garb. The legend reads: : MASSACHUSETTS TERCENTENARY 1630-1930.
Reverse: Image of the Old Powder House tower. The legend reads: TERCENTENARY SOUVENIR/1630-1930/ OLD POWDER HOUSE SOMERVILLE.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1930
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1630
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1630

Worcester Street Railway Company Token

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens.
Obverse: The legend reads: WORCESTER STREET RWY CO
Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR/ONE FARE
Location
Currently not on view
date made
early 20th century
referenced
Worcester Street Railway Co.
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1471
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1471

Union Store Advertising Token

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
Obverse: ONE DOLLAR WILL BE PAID FOR 99 OF THESE TOKENS BY THE UNION STORE NO 185 6TH AVENUE NEW- YORK.
Reverse: COMPETITION DEFIED WITHOUT ANY EXCEPTION IN FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS BY THE UNION STORE OF A .WISE.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
early 20th century
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1479
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1479

United Electric Railways Token

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens. The center of the token is punched out in the shape of a star.
Obverse: The legend reads: UNITED ELECTRIC RAILWAYS CO.
Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR ONE FARE/ A. E. Potter./ PRES.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
early 20th century
referenced
United Electric Railways Co.
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1456
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1456

Schuttler Wagon Advertising Token

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this advertising token during the second half of the 19th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this advertising token during the second half of the 19th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
Obverse: Image of a large factory. Legend: THE PIONEER WAGON WORKS OF THE WEST/ ESTABLISHED 1843/ PETER SCHUTTLER CHICAGO.
Reverse: Image of a wagon. Legend: JOHN J. MAXEY. DENVER , COL./DEALER IN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS/AGT. FOR THE SHUTTLER WAGON.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
late 19th century
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1620
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1620

Railway Transit Line Token

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens. The center of the token has been punched out to leave an “R” shape.
Obverse: The legend reads: RAILWAY TRANSIT LINE
Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR ONE FARE.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
early 20th century
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1441
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1441

Schuttler Wagon Advertising Token

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this advertising token during the second half of the 19th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this advertising token during the second half of the 19th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, and tokens.
Obverse: Image of a wagon. Legend: HERMAN HAAS, CHEYENNE, WYO. TER./ DEALER IN AGRICULTURAL IMPLMENTS/ AGT. FOR THE SCHUTTLER WAGON
Reverse: Image of a factory. Legend: THE PIONEER WAGON WORKS OF THE WEST/ ESTABLISHED 1843/ PETER SCHUTTLER CHICAGO
Location
Currently not on view
date made
late 19th century
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1629
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1629

Theodore Roosevelt Commemorative Token

This token was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut during the mid-20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
This token was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut during the mid-20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, and commemorative tokens.
Obverse: Bust of Theodore Roosevelt facing left. Legend: 26th PRESIDENT, U.S.A./1901-1909/THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Reverse: "TEDDY"/COLONEL OF THE ROUGH RIDERS IN WAR WITH SPAIN/GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK/VICE PRESIDENT./BECAME PRESIDENT UPON DEATH OF MCKINLEY,/BUILT PANAMA CANAL,/ THE TRUST BUSTER/"SPEAK SOFTLY AND CARRY A BIG STICK."
Location
Currently not on view
date made
mid 20th century
depicted
Roosevelt, Theodore
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1650
catalog number
1981.0296.1650
accession number
1981.0296

Professor Johnson Advertising Token

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token around 1852. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token around 1852. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens.
Obverse: Bust of Professor Johnson facing right. The legend reads: PROFESSOR JOHNSON 317 BOWERY/ 1852.
Reverse: Image of an eagle with shield, gripping arrows in one talon and an olive branch in the other. The legend reads: UNITED STATES/ STARCH POLISH.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1852
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1480
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1480

Delaware River Bridge Line Token

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens. There are three cut-outs in the center of the token. The Philadelphia Transportation Company used this token.
Obverse: The legend reads: DELAWARE RIVER/PTC/BRIDGE LINE
Reverse: The legend reads: PHILADELPHIA/BRIDGE TOKEN/CAMDEN
Location
Currently not on view
date made
early 20th century
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1435
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1435

Woodrow Wilson Commemorative Token

This token was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut during the early 20th century. Scovill was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
This token was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut during the early 20th century. Scovill was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, and political tokens.
Obverse: Bust of Woodrow Wilson facing left. Legend: 28TH PRESIDENT, U.S.A./ 1913-1921/ WOODROW WILSON.
Reverse:"THE PROFESSOR"/ WE DESIRE NO CONQUEST, NO DOMINION"/ GOVERNOR OF NEW JERSY PRESIDENT DURING WORLD WAR 1 SPONSORED FEDERAL RESERVE ACT REPRESENTED THE UNITED STATES AT VERSILLES PEACE CONFERENCE.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
early 20th century
depicted
Wilson, Woodrow
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1293
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1293

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