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Antique "Book of Thrift" featuring a genuine brown leather cover wrapped over a solid metal frame core with brass …
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ABOUT
Antique "Book of Thrift" featuring a genuine brown leather cover wrapped over a solid metal frame core with brass accents. The spine is elegantly stamped with the historic educational pseudonym: "Lessons in Thrift — Robert Morris — Classic." These unique banks were distributed during the late 1920s and early Great Depression era to encourage household savings.
CREATOR Bankers Utilities Company of San Francisco.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1920-1930.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Leather, Brass.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. No key.
DIMENSIONS H 4.25 in. W 3 in. D 1 in.
HISTORY
This promotional piece was issued by the Washington National Bank of Vancouver, Washington shortly after receiving its national charter in 1927.
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- Dimensions
- 3ʺW × 1ʺD × 4.25ʺH
- Styles
- Industrial
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Leather
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
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