Object number
2000.348
Title
Home Savings Safe
Creator
Description
Stainless steel cylindrical 'Home Safe' issued by Midland Bank Ltd., No. 494189. Slits along the sides of the drum are the correct sizes for a halfpenny, penny, sixpence and half-sovereign, shilling, half-crown, notes. Beneath each slot, a notched and numbered scale shows the saver the amount saved. A keyhole is sited on the top of the drum with the bank's name. Safe is kept in its cardboard outer presentation case. Within, a circular card disc from Midland Bank encourages owner to save, have the safe emptied regularly by the bank and deposit contents in bank account. c.1950s.
Date
1950 - 1959
Production period
20th century
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