-Time Is Money- still bank c. 20th century

This still bank, made by an anonymous artist, reminds me of the bold lines and flat colors you see in folk art. Imagine the artist carefully piecing together metal, painting it in cheery yellows and blues, then adding those cute floral details. I can just picture them, maybe in a small workshop, meticulously painting each flower and number, hoping to instill the virtue of saving in kids. There’s something so earnest and heartfelt about the design, with its simple message, "Time Is Money," surrounded by these almost psychedelic red flowers. It's like a visual mantra! The choice of colors and the way the text is laid out also speaks to a certain era, maybe mid-century? The artist probably saw this as more than just a functional object; it’s a little piece of their world, a way to share their values and aesthetics with future generations. It makes you think about how every object, even a simple bank, carries with it stories and intentions.