Cast iron mechanical bank painted black, green, red and white to portray an African American in a racist manner. Bank has a right hand and arm. When a lever in back is pushed down a coin is flipped into open mouth. Embossed on back is "JOLLY NIGGER BANK". Patent date is illegible. Embossed on bottom is "MADE BY SHEPARD HARDWARE CO." City is partially illegible but may be "BUFFALO". Reflects racist stereotypes of Jim Crow era.
