Meal Ticket for Walter L. Main Circus Property Men, circa 1895

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Artifact Overview

Owners of circuses and traveling shows in late 19th and early 20th centuries provided meals for all their employees. Tickets were issued to workers in different departments and were redeemable at the tent where the meals were cooked and served. This ticket was issued to a member of the "Property Men" department. This crew stored, maintained, and setup the props used during performances.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Ticket

Date Made

circa 1895

Subject Date

circa 1895

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2004.67.5

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Given by Fred R. Frisbie in Memory of his Grandfather, Ceil V. Frisbie.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 3.5 in
Width: 1.625 in

Inscriptions

on front: Property Men / GOOD FOR ONE MEAL AT COOK TENT / WALTER L. MAIN
Meal Ticket for Walter L. Main Circus Property Men, circa 1895