Piggy Bank, 1991
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Piggy bank
Date Made
1991
Creators
Place of Creation
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 (Color)
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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