Coin Changer Used on Montgomery City Bus Lines, circa 1955
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Money changer
Date Made
circa 1955
Creators
Place of Creation
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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