Souvenir of San Diego Porcelain Bank shaped like a head, c. 1890s

Name/Title

Souvenir of San Diego Porcelain Bank shaped like a head, c. 1890s

Entry/Object ID

1987.29.6

Description

Acc. No.87.29.6 Subject Category: Household Date or Period: C. 1890's Object: Bank Description: White porcelain bank in the form of a ladies head with bonnet. The upper top of the bonnet has a slot for receiving coins and is also labeled with gold lettering "Souvenir of San Diego, Cal." Porcelain unmarked. Size: H-3 1/2 inches. History of Object: Porcelain bank (coin) that belonged to the H. H. Meyers family, old-time residents of Alameda. Acquired from: Jeanette Meyers Date:3-30-87