House still bank c. early to mid 20th century

This house-shaped still bank was anonymously made from wood, at an unknown date. It is a very cute little house. I am thinking about what it might have been like to create this, and I really want to praise the cat silhouette on the side. It's so charming. The wood grain is lovely, and the creator has chosen to emphasize it, rather than mask it. Look at the way the door and windows are emphasized with delicate brown lines. The overall impression is of someone carefully, lovingly making something useful and pleasing. It reminds me of folk art traditions, where everyday objects become canvases for creativity and personal expression. I think this piece speaks to a deep human desire to make our surroundings beautiful, or at least characterful, even in the most humble of forms. It's a reminder that art can be found in the everyday.