New York Subway Token Earrings mom assorted-color library cards

assorted-color library cards

these round dangle earrings represent the beauty of returning to where it all began

and everyday errands with ease

It's a call to action

This necklace has three blocks — a long one in the center flanked by two small cubes — on a 20" stainless steel chain (with a 2" extender)

New York Subway Token Earrings mom assorted-color library cardsIt's been over 20 years since New York City Transit has used tokens. For some, that was a lifetime ago. For others, it's hard to believe it's been so long. For over 40 years, the subway in New York was five cents, so riders used a nickel to get on the train. For five years after that it was ten cents, so the machinery was updated to accept dimes. But in 1953, when the base fare was raised to fifteen cents, well, it complicated things. Without a