-Lucky Dime Register Bank (registering)- still bank c. mid 20th century

This "Lucky Dime Register Bank" is a small, anonymous metal object, and it’s all about process, isn't it? Someone designed it, someone manufactured it, and someone else used it to save their dimes. It’s fascinating how the texture and the sheen of the metal give it a kind of worn, lived-in quality. The embossed details of the building facade, the words "Lucky" and "Dime Register Bank"—they’re not just surface decorations. They’re part of the object's identity, its story. Look at the little counter that displays the amount saved; it’s such a small, simple detail, but it speaks volumes about the human desire for progress and accumulation. It reminds me of Haim Steinbach's shelves displaying ordinary objects. Both elevate everyday items, prompting us to consider their cultural significance. Ultimately, art, like this humble bank, is an open-ended invitation to think and feel in new ways.