-Tower Bank- still bank c. 1902s

"Tower Bank" is a cast-iron still bank, a type of toy bank popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This particular bank, produced by John Harper & Company, Ltd. around the 1900s, features a detailed design of a tower with a spire. This miniature architectural piece was designed to encourage children to save money, as they would deposit coins into a slot at the top. This bank is currently in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcasing the evolution of American industrial design and the popular culture surrounding children's toys.