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Coin-operated machines combined mechanical novelty and automated convenience. At the drop of a coin, they vended goods, provided entertainment, and offered potential jackpot payouts and free merchandise. These intriguing devices incorporated decorative graphics and innovative mechanisms that captured the attention of people worldwide. This exhibition highlights coin-operated devices from the first sixty years of the 20th century, from wooden trade stimulators and curious, novelty gum vendors, to slot machines, racing games, and other automatic marvels. "The Automatic Age: Coin-Operated Machines" will open this Saturday, pre-security, in the International Terminal. This image was posted on December 15, 2017.

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