Thrifty Scotsman Bookmark

Name/Title

Thrifty Scotsman Bookmark

Entry/Object ID

2024.13.2

Description

Bookmark created by Montpelier Savings Band & Trust Company for the Kellogg-Hubbard Library with the portrait of a Scotsman and the slogan "It's Smart To Be Thrifty!"

Context

There was an ethnic stereotype of "cheap Scotsman" that was prevalent in the United States and other countries, perhaps in the mid-twentieth century.

Acquisition

Accession

2024.13

Source or Donor

Edson, George

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Bookmark

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Search Terms

Bookmarks--Vermont--Montpelier, Banks and banking--Vermont--Montpelier, Libraries--Vermont--Montpelier, Advertising--Banks and banking--Vermont--Montpelier

Dimensions

Height

20 cm

Width

5 cm

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Kellogg-Hubbard Library (Montpelier, Vt.)

Person or Organization

Montpelier Savings Bank and Trust Company