-Destination Moon Bank- mechanical bank c. 1962

"Destination Moon Bank" is a mechanical bank in the form of a rocket launching a silver orb representing the moon. Made by Duro Mold and Manufacturing Inc. circa 1962, this piece is a playful example of American kitsch. It is a popular collectible amongst those who admire mid-century design and the space race era. The bank features a coin slot on the side of the rocket and a lever on the base that releases the moon when a coin is deposited. The piece reflects the optimistic spirit of the 1960s and a fascination with space exploration. This bank, now in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a reminder of the cultural significance of the space race and a whimsical example of the art of the period.