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Franklin Mint, Mechanical Cast-Iron Bank, 1970s
Object/Artifact
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Portsmouth Historical Society
Photo by Ralph Morang
Name/Title
Franklin Mint, Mechanical Cast-Iron Bank, 1970s
Entry/Object ID
2021.012.165
Description
Bank featuring JPJ, twentieth century. Apparently unmarked, but probably produced by the Franklin Mint. Cast-iron, painted.
Context
Originally, mechanical banks were intended to promote children saving money but became a collectors piece themselves.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.012
Source or Donor
Bradford, James
Acquisition Method
Donation
Credit Line
The James C. and Judith R. Bradford Collection
Made/Created
Artist
Franklin Mint
Date made
circa 1970
Dimensions
Height
7-3/4 in
Width
9-1/8 in
Depth
3-3/4 in
Materials
Material
Iron
Material Notes
Polychromed cast iron
