Toy Bank: Building and Revolving Dog c. 1938

"Toy Bank: Building and Revolving Dog" is a c. 1938 watercolor by American artist William O. Fletcher (1855-1995). The detailed artwork depicts a toy bank in the form of a small house with a revolving dog on the front porch. The design includes a chimney, windows, and a brick facade. The artist provides a detailed illustration of the bank's inner workings including a close-up of the mechanism for the rotating dog. The watercolor is a charming example of Fletcher's illustrative work and provides insight into the whimsical designs of toy banks from the early 20th century.