The Historic 1840 Tucker House Bed and Breakfast Auction: A Distinguished Offering of Primitives & Antiques
Lot 54:
Description
A still bank in the style of Aunt Jemima, depicting a caricatured female figure with her hands on her hips. The bank is constructed from cast iron and is formed from two molded halves joined by a vertical seam. The figure is represented wearing a red blouse and skirt, accented by a white apron, a white shawl with a knotted center, and a white head scarf. A single horizontal coin slot for deposit is located on the reverse side at the upper portion of the shawl. The underside of the bank is solid with no visible manufacturer names, patent dates, or serial numbers. The figure features a cold-painted finish.
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