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- "Atomic Bank," circa 1949 - 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.
- circa 1949
- Collections - Artifact
"Atomic Bank," circa 1949
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.