Transit Card, Chicago, Illinois, 2010

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Artifact Overview

This laminated paper transit card for Chicago Transit Authority was good for use on the city's elevated train and bus system. Unlike tokens, paper farecards with magnetic stripes can store a flexible amount of value.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Ticket

Date Made

2010

Subject Date

2010

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2011.42.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ann K. Larson.

Material

Plastic

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 3.375 in
Width: 2.125 in

Inscriptions

On front of ticket: cta / Transit Card / Insert This Direction.This Side Facing You Rules and regulations listed on other side.
Transit Card, Chicago, Illinois, 2010