Beginning June 16, the Morris Museum will present an exhibition
exploring coin-operated entertainment from the early twentieth century.
Showcasing amusements, vending machines, and gambling devices, the
exhibition will bring together objects from the Museum's Murtogh D.
Guinness Collection and works from private collections. "For Amusement
Only: Arcades and Cafes" will be on view through October 10, 2016.

In the early twentieth century, coin-operated machines (known as
coin-ops) contributed to the proliferation of vending, amusement and
gaming devices.  Historically, automatic vending machines delivered
conveniences such as a matches, buttons, chewing gum, and cigars.
In arcades, a variety of games of skill challenged individuals' mental
and physical abilities.  In cafes, bars, and other public venues,
coin-operated games of chance stimulated trade and increased profits.
Coin-ops inspired endless economic opportunities for manufacturers,
business owners and entrepreneurs.

"For Amusement Only" will feature a re-created penny arcade and cafe
from the early twentieth century.  The arcade will showcase popular
amusements and automatic entertainment including a 1932 fortune-teller,
"Grandmother's Predictions," made by Mutoscope International Reel
Company, Inc. and the 1927 "Hercules Grip Tester" by the Exhibit
Supply Company.  The cafe will feature numerous examples of vending
and gambling machines, complimented with a fascinating array of period
coin-operated mechanical musical instruments.

In conjunction with "For Amusement Only," the Guinness Collection
staff will present the following programs.  Due to limited space,
reservations are strongly encouraged for free and paid programs.
Further program and ticket information is available by calling
973.971.3706 or online at morrismuseum.org.

Special Exhibit Demonstration, Thursday, June 30, 6:30PM, Free
Special Exhibit Demonstration, Saturday, July 23, 1:00PM, Free
Special Exhibit Demonstration, Friday, August 12, 3:00PM, Free
Special Exhibit Demonstration, Monday, October 10, 1:00PM, Free

Curator's Tour, Thursday, Sept. 15, 6:30PM, $7 Members; $9 Non-Members

Kate Silverman - Morris Museum
Morristown, New Jersey
http://www.morrismuseum.org/