Red School House Bank c. 1937

"Red School House Bank" is a watercolor on paper by American artist William O. Fletcher, created circa 1937. The work depicts a red, tin bank in the shape of a school house, complete with a cupola, windows and a door. The artwork captures the charming, simplistic design of the original toy, highlighting the details of the bank's construction. Fletcher's meticulous brushstrokes create a sense of realism, inviting viewers to imagine the toy's tactile qualities and its place in a child's world.