-Multiplying- still bank 1883

This cast iron still bank, titled “-Multiplying-” by E. Stevens and dating to 1883, takes the form of a miniature Gothic-style building. It is decorated in shades of red, green, and black, with a glass front that reveals the interior of the bank, where coins would be deposited. The bank’s design, with its prominent roof and intricate detailing, is reminiscent of Victorian architecture, suggesting its popularity in the 19th century. The work is currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. This miniature bank was a common form of children’s toy, used to teach early financial lessons.