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

Creator Notes

Ticket produced by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, D.C.

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
Fare Card for Public Transit, "Welcome to Washington, D.C." 2011