Coin bank in the form a caricatured man
- On View
- Segregation Gallery
- Museum Maps
- Objects in this Location
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Date
- mid 20th century
- Medium
- cast iron
- Dimensions
- 10 3/4 x 5 5/8 x 3 in. (27.3 x 14.3 x 7.6 cm)
- Description
- Bank in the form of a caricatured man standing with his hands on his hips. The figure is wearing a hat, collared shirt, suspenders, and pants. Raised lettering on the front of his pants reads [GIVE ME / A / PENNY]. He is made of black cast iron, with red tinted lips, suspenders, and lettering. Toes are defined on the proper right foot, but not on the proper left. A rectangular slot for inserting coins is located in the figure's upper back.
- Statement
- Objects depicting racist and/or stereotypical imagery or language may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate racism.
- Collection title
- Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
- Classification
- Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
- Racist and Stereotypical Objects
- Type
- mechanical banks
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
- Object number
- 2007.7.461
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.