-Busy Bee- still bank c. 20th century

"Busy Bee" is a cast iron still bank, likely made in the 20th century by an anonymous artist. The bank is cylindrical and features a slot for inserting coins. The surface is covered in raised letters, which spell out a message about saving money, and a decorative pattern of small dots. This type of bank was popular in the early 20th century, and it was used to teach children the importance of saving money. The bank is now part of the Minneapolis Institute of Art's collection.