Catalog
1 Cake Ben Hur Laundry Soap Chicago, Illinois
| Location | United States |
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| Type | Trade token |
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| Obverse description | Octagonal aluminium trade token with an entirely text-based design in raised relief across the flat field. The legend reads in multiple lines: GOOD FOR / ONE CAKE / BEN HUR / LAUNDRY SOAP / FREE / WHEN YOU BUY / ONE CAKE, with the brand name BEN HUR in the largest lettering at center. The reeded border follows the octagonal outline of the token. |
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| Reverse description | Octagonal reverse entirely filled with a multi-line text legend in raised relief addressing retail dealers regarding redemption conditions. The issuer name THE PALMOLIVE-PEET CO. and city CHICAGO appear along the lower portion of the field, with a code CA110 centered between dashes above the issuer name. The reeded border follows the octagonal outline. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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