-Frog Bank- (or -Two Frogs-) mechanical bank c. 1882

This cast iron mechanical bank, titled "Frog Bank" (or "Two Frogs"), was created by James H. Bowen around 1882. The bank depicts two frogs perched on a lily pad with a green base. The bank is a whimsical and charming example of American folk art, and the intricate details of the frogs' features and the lily pad base are a testament to Bowen's skill. This particular example is from the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art.