5-4-3-2-1 Blast Off! to More Savings Accounts with the Astro Missile Coin Bank, 1957-1963
THF291493 / 5-4-3-2-1 Blast Off! to More Savings Accounts with the Astro Missile Coin Bank, 1957-1963
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Artifact Overview
The Astro Missile Coin Bank--one of a series of space-themed banks produced by Astro Manufacturing, Inc.--drew upon Americans' interest in outer space during the mid-20th century. This advertising poster, geared toward bank managers, described the many reasons why offering these mechanical banks to customers and clients provided benefits back to the local bank.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
1957-1963
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2019.12.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Raymond Reines, Dedicated to the Berzac Family.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 17 in
Width: 17.75 in
Inscriptions
stamp on front:
VACUMET FINISHING, INC. / 4662 PUTTYGUT[?] ROAD / ST. CLAIR, MICH. 48079
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In 2018-2019, The Henry Ford acquired a collection of space-themed banks and related materials dating from 1949 to 1964. These items, produced by Detroit-based companies Duro Mold and Manufacturing and Astro Manufacturing, were offered at local bank branches as incentives for potential customers to start bank accounts. The mechanical banks' designs speak to Americans' changing perceptions of outer space during that time--from fantasy to reality.