W.C. Munsey & Co. Owney tag

Owney, American, c. 1888 - 1897 · 1888-1897

Owney received this trade check token during his travels. The token indicates that it is good for 10-cents off at “W.C. Munsey & Co.” on one side, and includes the name “Palace” and “Barber Shop & Bath House” on the other. San Francisco, California had a large and famous hotel known as the “Palace,” but at this time there is no known connection between that hotel and “W.C. Munsey & Co.”