Collection Highlights
Thoughts on African Colonization
Date:
1832
Object Number:
LIB.E448.G24.1832
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Luce Center
Still bank
Object Number:
1960.10ab
Date:
1933-1945
Medium:
Plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 5 in. ( 3.2 x 12.7 cm )
Marks:
molded: raised letters on obverse, around edge: "DIME BANK/SAVE A DIME A DAY"
molded: raised letters on reverse, around edge: "MADE IN THE UNITED STATES/DIME BANK"
molded: on bottom of container: "COPR. - CONSOLIDATED/MOLDED PRODUCTS CORP/PATENT APPLIED
Description:
Circular plastic still bank in the form of a dime, colored silver, with molded portrait bust of Franklin Delano Roosevelt on obverse, with inscription around edge; on reverse, molded eagle with wings spread, head facing left, and talons clinging to shield, flanked by pair of torches, with inscription around edge; slot (for coins) at center of obverse, top, lid can be screwed off to reveal interior.
Credit Line:
Purchase, Foster-Jarvis Fund
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
