"Creedmore" Penny Bank c. 1940

"Creedmore" Penny Bank, created around 1940 by artist Stanley Chin, is a cast iron sculpture that depicts a hunter aiming a rifle at a tree stump. The work is a whimsical example of American folk art and highlights the simple pleasures of hunting, a popular pastime in the early 20th century. Its design features a detailed depiction of a hunter in a cap and coat, with a rifle and a bag slung over his shoulder. The work is a testament to the enduring popularity of penny banks as a childhood treasure and a reminder of simpler times.