Piggy Bank, 1991

Summary

Still banks provide a simple way to save money. You place your coin in the slot then let it drop -- there are no mechanical devices. Still banks come in a variety of interesting and decorative shapes, including buildings, people, and animals. This yellow plastic "piggy" bank -- a popular form used for saving money -- was made in 1991.

Still banks provide a simple way to save money. You place your coin in the slot then let it drop -- there are no mechanical devices. Still banks come in a variety of interesting and decorative shapes, including buildings, people, and animals. This yellow plastic "piggy" bank -- a popular form used for saving money -- was made in 1991.

Artifact

Piggy bank

Date Made

1991

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

91.353.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Yellow

Dimensions

Height: 7 in

Width: 12.25 in

Length: 5.5 in

Inscriptions

on package: Handi Craft (R) 2305 / BIG BIG / PIGGY / BANK / HOLDS $800 WORTH OF QUARTERS

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