H69.524.1

1969
Gift of Darrell Mouton
H69.524.1


One of the objects that were collected in 1969 for the exhibition "A Children's Collection For 2069" WHAT DO YOU CALL THE OBJECT? penny BECAUSE: common name for it THE OBJECT REPRESENTS: work EXPLAIN WHY (BELIEF OR FEELING): have to work for a living - to get paid PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION - SHAPE: circular COLOR(S): copper MATERIAL: copper CULTURAL DESCRIPTION OF OBJECT: WHERE DID YOU FIND IT? at store for change HOW DID IT GET THERE? (Where did it come from) other people's change WHO DID IT BELONG TO? you WHO MADE IT? U.S. Mint HOW WAS IT MADE? stamped WHAT OTHER KINDS OF OBJECTS ARE SIMILAR TO THIS ONE OR USED WITH THIS ONE? nickels, dimes - other coins HOW IS THE OBJECT USED? to buy different objects- WHO USES THE OBJECT MOST OF THE TIME? child WHERE WOULD YOU USUALLY FIND THE OBJECT? cash register IS IT BROKEN OR COMPLETE?--what is missing? no WHAT DO YOU FEEL ABOUT IT, THINK ABOUT IT--YOUR ATTITUDE: nothing, can pick one up off street. VALUE: WHAT IS THE FUTURE HISTORICAL VALUE OF THE OBJECT? might be worth more, according to age of coin. WHY DID YOU SELECT IT? only thing had in pocket, at time HOW MUCH DO YOU THINK THE OBJECT IS WORTH TODAY? $.01 WOULD YOU LIKE TO KEEP THE OBJECT? not really

Used: St. Columba | Paradise Park neighborhood | Alcatraz Avenue, Oakland | Student | Work

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