Coin Changer Used on Montgomery City Bus Lines, circa 1955

Summary

This coin (money) changer was used in the 1950s by a driver for the Montgomery (Alabama) City Bus Lines. While riding a Montgomery bus in 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man, leading to a widespread bus boycott by African Americans.

This coin (money) changer was used in the 1950s by a driver for the Montgomery (Alabama) City Bus Lines. While riding a Montgomery bus in 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man, leading to a widespread bus boycott by African Americans.

Artifact

Money changer

Date Made

circa 1955

Creators

Johnson Fare Box Company 

Place of Creation

United States, Illinois, Chicago 

Creator Notes

Made by Johnson Fare Box Company in Chicago.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2001.154.16

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Steel (Alloy)

Color

Silver (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 4.25 in

Width: 7.5 in

Length: 1.75 in

Inscriptions

JOHNSON FARE BOX CO. / CHICAGO / PAT. 1465409

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