-The Traveling Teller (registering)- still bank c. 1904

"The Traveling Teller (registering)- still bank" (c. 1904), created by Automatic Recording Safe Co., is a charming example of early 20th-century Americana. This small, oval-shaped metal bank, likely intended for children, features a slot for depositing coins and a clever design for keeping track of savings. The bank's inscription - "The Bank of Clemenceau No. 656 Clemenceau, Arizona" - suggests a connection to the town of Clemenceau in Arizona, hinting at the bank's local origin. The bank's functional design, including separate compartments for nickels and dimes with corresponding scales, highlights the growing popularity of personal savings in this era. The small, portable format of this "still bank" emphasizes its role as a playful and practical tool for encouraging financial responsibility in children.