-Log Cabin- still bank c. 1965

This little glass bank, shaped like a log cabin, feels like a time capsule. Someone, probably a factory worker, made it anonymously, pressing the clear glass into a mold to create this charming, functional object. I imagine the person who designed this was thinking about home, and maybe they were also thinking about Lincoln – the log cabin myth and honest Abe. The red cap adds a pop of color, like a little flag on top of a monument to thrift. It's so simple, really just a container, but the pressed glass gives it texture, depth, and an almost architectural presence. The ridges mimic logs stacked, and the light catches the glass in a way that suggests warmth. Thinking about the artist, they might have been influenced by the broader movement of industrial design where everyday objects could be both beautiful and useful. It's easy to forget that everything we use was designed by someone, somewhere. This piece reminds me that creativity can be found in the most unexpected places. There’s something beautiful about how artists are constantly building on each other’s ideas across time, inspiring creativity in everyone.