Sheep Bank, 1900-1930

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Artifact Overview

In the late-19th and early-20th centuries, several manufacturers marketed cast-iron toy banks to parents as a way to encourage thrift in children. Some banks used mechanical actions to deposit a coin, while others, like this one, just had a slot where the coin was dropped. These simple banks came in a variety of shapes that delighted children of all ages.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Bank (Container)

Date Made

1900-1930

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Attributed to an American maker

Location

at Greenfield Village in Soybean Lab Agricultural Gallery

Object ID

38.309.79

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Susan Stebbins Stark.

Material

Cast iron

Color

White (Color)
Blue

Dimensions

Height: 3.75 in
Width: 1.50 in
Length: 3.75 in

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