-Wild West Bank- mechanical bank c. 1950s - 1960s

This "Wild West Bank" mechanical bank, produced by the Duro Pattern & Mold Co. in the mid-20th century, embodies the fascination with the American West that permeated popular culture in the 1950s and 1960s. The bank features a stylized gun that shoots a coin into a building, representing the act of saving money. The image of a cowboy in the building's window further reinforces the Wild West theme. This playful object combines the popular imagery of the Wild West with the practical purpose of encouraging savings, making it a delightful piece of Americana and a collector's item.