"Atomic Bank," circa 1949
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Artifact Overview
This "Atomic" bank made about 1949 has little to do with atomic power. In the years immediately following the Second World War, the word "atomic" held a mysterious and somewhat magical meaning for Americans--though few understood how atomic power actually worked. Merchants and manufacturers used the word to pique customer's interest and sell all types of products.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Mechanical bank
Date Made
circa 1949
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2018.82.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Raymond Reines, Dedicated to the Berzac Family.
Material
Metal
Color
Silver (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 3.75 in
Width: 8.25 in
Length: 2.75 in
Inscriptions
on bottom:
DURO PATTERN - MOLD CO. / DETROIT MICH. / U.S.A.
on front of bank, below coin slot:
ATOMIC BANK
on sides of coin shooter:
DURO
on top of base:
PAT. PENDING
on key:
WW
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