-Home Bank (with Dormers)- mechanical bank c. 1872

"Home Bank (with Dormers)" is a cast iron mechanical bank made by Doras A. Stiles in 1872. The bank is painted in a vibrant blue, green and red and depicts a stylized, three-story bank building with dormers. The piece is a charming example of late 19th-century American folk art and exemplifies the era's growing interest in realism and detailed craftsmanship. The bank's design, with its realistic architectural features, likely appealed to both children and adults.