Collection Highlights
Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman
Date:
ca. 1869
Object Number:
LIB.CT.T8855.B7
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Luce Center
Still bank
Object Number:
1998.37
Date:
1870-1910
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 7 x 6 in. ( 22.9 x 17.8 x 15.2 cm )
Marks:
cast: on front of bank, above door: "STATE BANK"
Description:
Cast iron still bank in the form of a building with hipped roof and cupola, unpainted; pierced details include eight arched windows, nine circular windows, six windows in edge of roof, and fan-light over door; cast details include brickwork, roof tiles, and set of steps leading up to door; door opens and closes (key missing).
Credit Line:
Bequest of Laura Harding
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
