"Monopoly" Shoe Token
Object Details
- Description
- Die-cast Monopoly token or game piece in the form of a men's unlaced, plain-toe work shoe or boot with lug sole and pull loop; made for the right foot. No marks.
- Attributed to Dowst Manufacturing Co. (also Dowst Bros. and Dowst and Co.), of Chicago, IL, circa 1890 to present (name changed to "Tootsietoy", circa 1924; firm is credited with making the first die-cast toy car in 1911). Made for Parker Brothers, Salem, MA, 1883 to present (although "Monopoly" is now made by Hasbro).
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Credit Line
- Gift of The Heirs of William and Dennis Ramsay
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- date made
- 1935-1938
- ID Number
- DL.220760.013
- accession number
- 220760
- catalog number
- 220760.013
- Object Name
- game piece
- Physical Description
- metal, white (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 1/2 in x 7/8 in x 3/8 in; 1.27 cm x 2.2225 cm x .9525 cm
- place game made
- United States: Massachusetts, Salem
- place token made
- United States: Illinois, Chicago
- See more items in
- Home and Community Life: Domestic Life
- Domestic Furnishings
- Record ID
- nmah_1000611
