Name/Title
Coin BankEntry/Object ID
2017.2.4Description
Child's bank, rectangular, steel with a photo of infant Ginny Birmingham at Christmas time on one side and cream-colored leather set into the other side. The leather features the motto "It's smart to be thrifty" over a design of stacked coins, bills and a money bag. The coin slot and a bill hole are on the bottom as is the door and locking mechanism. The key is inside the bank, in a plastic bag.Cataloged By
Bill RiceAcquisition
Accession
2017.2Source or Donor
Ginny HaenAcquisition Method
DonationLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Bank, ToyNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsSearch Terms
bank, coin, embossed images, portrait, photo, child, formalDimensions
Height
4-7/8 inWidth
3-3/4 inDimension Notes
depth of the bank is about 1.25" just above the base and tapers to about 1.0" at the top.
The base is about 2.0" X 4.125". The leather inset is about 2 7/8" X 3 7/8". The picture of Ginny is about 2 1/2" X 3 1/4".Location
Location
Cabinet
BankRoom
lower levelCategory
PermanentDate
September 26, 2025Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Haen, Ginny (Birmingham)Create Date
August 14, 2017Update Date
September 23, 2026
