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Message:: [QUOTE="BRandM, post: 1177570, member: 22729"]I found out a bit about your token Tyler. The mill was originally called Rock Island Hosiery Mill, but the name was changed to May Hosiery Mill in 1908 when it was bought out by Jacob Day a former textile salesman from New Hampshire. They were located on Chestnut St. in Nashville until sometime in the 80's when they went out of business. In their heyday they supplied socks to three major retailers of the day, Montgomery Ward, Marshall Fields, and Spiegel. Also during World War II they supplied socks to the military and also manufactured proximity fuses for mortar shells. Man, there's a strange combination of products for you! They had about 1,200 employees at that time. I didn't find out anything about your token, but it was likely good for a discount in a retail outlet that they had. It can't be dated any earlier than 1908, and I suspect no later than about 1920 or so. It's a nice historical piece and a nice pickup for $2. Bruce[/QUOTE]