Lace Manufacturer Token From 1794

Description:

This token valued at a half penny was issued by a merchant to pay his workers in 1794. The inscription reads "Pay at Leighton Berkhamsted or London - 1794" with a sheep on one side, "Lace Manufactory" and a woman making lace on a pillow under a tree on the other. "Chambers, Langston, Hall & Co” is stamped around the rim. The token could only be used at one of the merchant's stores. Chambers, Langston, Hall & Co were haberdashers at 46 Gutter Lane, Cheapside, London. This type of tokens was possibly issued due to a shortage of official small change coins in the late 18th century.

Date Made: 1794

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United Kingdom: England, London

Subject: Lacemetalworking

Subject:

See more items in: Home and Community Life: Textiles, Advertising, Industry & Manufacturing, Coins, Currency and Medals, Lace, Textiles

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Credit Line: Gift of Mr. Mendel L. Peterson, 1961

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: TE.T12692Catalog Number: T12692Accession Number: 238479

Object Name: token, commemorativetoken, commemorative, lace

Physical Description: copper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 2.9 cm; 1 5/32 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-5bd7-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_642238

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