It is the ability to be stopped by something old that you are unsure of what it is, that has always been a fascination to me. For example, discovering Woolworth’s good luck tokens can spark curiosity and wonder about their history and significance.
That is what happened when I found this small aluminum token. At first, I thought it was some sort of sewing tool. It was round, light, stamped with “GOOD LUCK”, and appeared to hang from a chain, and then suddenly the memory hit. This was not a sewing tool, but rather one of the good luck tokens that people got from the vending machines at Woolworth’s.
That small piece of information opened up a whole new world.
A Small Store Memory
What I think is interesting about Woolworth’s Good Luck Tokens, is how normal they are. You did not have to wait for anything special to happen. You were already shopping for thread, candy, socks, or dish towels and there would be a small machine dispensing a charm for a quarter.
These kinds of things matter. Stores like Woolworth’s have character. You do not go in quickly and out quickly, you wander around and you look around. Children want everything shiny they see and many times so do the adults.
You leave with a small aluminum token that feels as if it is yours.
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