Still Bank

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

Still Bank

Entry/Object ID

1972.J.901

Description

Dime Tube" still bank - cylindrical, of unknown metal with a polished sheen. Removeable screw at the top so it may be taken apart to remove contents. Small metal tube with a slot at the top for inserting dimes. Has small holes on sides so that number of coins (dimes) inside may be counted. Holds five dollars worth of dimes. Markings starting with $1 and increasing in .50c amounts to $5 - markings and cylindrical are suitable for collecting .10c pieces or dimes. Markings on the side read "IHE B&R.M.F.G.Co. NEW YORK"

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

John Collection

Notes

Accession Date: 01-Jan-72 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Bank, Still

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Bank, Toy

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Created By

Garnham, Peter

Create Date

October 31, 1995

Updated By

Michael Goodchild

Update Date

June 19, 2024