-Savings Bank- still bank c. 1880

This c. 1880 "Savings Bank" is a small, tin, cast-iron, and decorated toy bank in the form of a building with a roof and windows, a slot in the roof for inserting coins, and a removable bottom for retrieving them. The bank stands on a small base depicting a cobblestone street. It is a charming example of Victorian-era American folk art and a reminder of the importance of saving money. The bank was likely intended for children to use and would have been a popular toy during the late 19th century.