
Paper ticket titled 'Return Your Accident Ticket' from Travelers Insurance Company, Hartford, Connecticut
History
This is a vintage accident insurance ticket issued by the Travelers Insurance Company of Hartford, Connecticut, likely dating from the early to mid-20th century. Such tickets were commonly purchased by travelers at railway stations or through travel agencies as a form of short-term accident insurance coverage during their journey. The ticket instructs the holder to sign their name and mail it home, providing proof of coverage in case of an accident during travel. These ephemeral paper items are highly valued by collectors of transportation memorabilia, insurance company artifacts, and vintage Americana. Collectors of railway history, paper ephemera enthusiasts, and those interested in the evolution of travel insurance find these tickets particularly appealing for their historical significance and connection to early 20th-century travel culture. The Travelers Insurance Company, founded in 1864, was a pioneer in accident insurance, making such artifacts important documentation of American insurance and transportation history.
Origin
Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Maker
Travelers Insurance Company
Time period
circa 1920-1950