METAL LIBERTY BELL BANK

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

METAL LIBERTY BELL BANK

Entry/Object ID

93.68.1.2

Description

Bank: Cast iron still-type coin bank. The bank is styled to look like a miniature reproduction of the "Liberty Bell". The bank is cast in two halves and painted copper with black flecks. On one side in raised letters: "Philadelphia/MDC:CLIII/Proclaim:/1776/Liberty". On the other side: "The Old/Liberty Bell/Sesqui/1926/Centennial". There is a coin slot on one side. Some rust showing through the paint. Unfinished bottom is rusted. Overall physical condition and appearance is good. Philadephia/MDC:CLIII/Proclaim:/1776/Liberty. The Old/Liberty Bell/Sesqui/1926/Centennial.

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Toy, Banks (containers), SUBJECTS:

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Object Name

Banks (Containers)