-Deer- still bank c. 1920s

This cast iron "Deer" still bank was created by the A.C. Williams Company in the 1920s. The bright red, stylized deer stands on four legs with its head turned slightly to the side. The design is reminiscent of early 20th-century Americana, with a charmingly simplistic style. The bank's metal surface is decorated with a textured finish, suggesting a furred coat. The object would have been both a playful toy and a practical tool for teaching children about saving money.