Collection Highlights
Provisional Constitution and Ordinances for the People of the United States
Date:
1858
Object Number:
LIB.KF4550.Z9.B76
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mechanical bank: Frog
Object Number:
1960.24
Date:
1872-1880
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 4 1/2 in. ( 15.2 x 11.4 cm )
Marks:
cast: on three panels around sides of pedestal: "BANK"
Description:
Cast iron mechanical bank in the form of frog crouched on round pedestal; sides of pedestal composed of three panels with cast decoration (painted red and yellow) of arched window (with panes cut out) flanked by columns with inscription above, separated from each other by two panels of pierced decoration; when frog's front leg is depressed, mouth opens to receive coin.
Gallery Label:
This bank was based on Patent No. 130, 575, issued to Russell Frisbie on August 20, 1872. (See Publications) According to accession records, this object belonged to the donor's late husband.
Bibliography:
Weinstein, Amy A. "Children's toys." The Magazine Antiques 167 (2005): 188-193.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Mary R. Reynolds
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
