Piggy bank book
Book money box from Mexican financial institution Banco de Comercio. The metal case is green. The sides are gold. There is a slot on the side.
- Accession Number 2020.02.29
- Fabricant / Éditeur Abtik
- Period 20th century
- Materials metal, skin, leather
- Measurements 11,5 x 8 x 2,4 cm
Historical context
At the turn of the 20th century, the system of promoting savings through piggy banks gradually spread to all continents. The boxes remained the property of the bank and were rented out to depositors so that they could fill them up and deposit their savings in the bank.
Central and South American countries are following the lead of the United States. American manufacturers found a large market in these countries, made up of various ...
- Accession Number 2020.02.29
- Fabricant / Éditeur Abtik
- Period 20th century
- Materials metal, skin, leather
- Measurements 11,5 x 8 x 2,4 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, 2020.002.0029
Photo by Louis-Etienne Dore
- On display
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