JW Gaddy Ft Worth Texas token found today

[nathan104]

I cant find any information on this token or the person. I found it today at an early 1900's homesite.

It is made out of aluminum. Has an American flag in the middle, JW Gaddy Ft Worth Texas on the front. The back of it has patent 6-23 Cleveland OH and something else I cant read. So, it dates between 1923-1950 as that's when this homesite disappeared. Would appreciate any information. Thanks!

 

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[AlienLifeForm]

Its a souvenir ID tag. I have one of the machines that makes them, they are called a Standard Harvard Metal Typer machine.

 

[idahotokens]

Here's a pic of one of the machines used to make the piece.

 

[AlienLifeForm]

Here's a pic of one of the machines used to make the piece.

Yep, that is the one.

 

[nathan104]

Thanks for that, great info!

 

[Carolina Tom]

I know these from county fairs and the like. Frequently kids put dirty words on these, as well as Jimmy + Mary = Love, and stuff like that.

I have one with an especially nasty set of words on it, and I'm really proud of it... however, I can't post it here.

Best of luck to you!

 

[AlienLifeForm]

I think this might be your guy, maybe give him a call and see if he remembers making one of those when he was younger?

http://www.whitepages.com/name/James-Walter-Gaddy/Fort-Worth-TX/39dq3na