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oyster token

FISHING GEAR - OYSTERING GEAR
USA, CT, New Haven
metal
Overall: 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 1/8 in.

Oyster token, octagon-shaped piece of brass stamped "THOMAS / 50", row of raised circles around edges; hole punched in token; number on token indicates gallons of oysters shucked, token presented at packing room in exchange for payment; "THOMAS" refers to Thomas Thomas Oyster Company, New Haven CT

1996.119.30