-First National Bank c. 20th century

This small, cylindrical coin bank from the early 20th century was produced by the National Recording Safe Co. in Chicago. The bank is made of metal and features a lid with a slot to insert coins and a small keyhole. The sides of the bank are decorated with rows of holes corresponding to different coin denominations, allowing users to visualize their savings. The bank also displays the name and location of the bank it was associated with, "The First National Bank, Webster City, Iowa." This charming object provides insight into the history of banking and saving in the early 20th century.