Fare Card for Public Transit, "Welcome to Washington, D.C." 2011
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Artifact Overview
This ticket gave passengers access to Washington, D.C., metro area subway lines, known as the "Metro." Paper farecards with a magnetic stripe can hold a flexible amount of value -- appropriate for Washington's Metro system, which charges fares based on distance traveled.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Ticket
Date Made
2011
Subject Date
2011
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Ticket produced by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, D.C.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2011.103.12
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 2.125 in
Width: 3.375 in
Inscriptions
Printed on front with image: INSERT / Welcome to / Washington, DC! / M opens doors
On other side: Escalator safety tips / ... / Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
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