Truman Monkey Coin Bank, ca. 1948
- Title:
- Truman Monkey Coin Bank, ca. 1948
- Collection:
- Political Americana
- Manufacturer:
- J. Chien & Co.
- Political Figure:
- Truman, Harry S., American (1884-1972), Presidential Candidate
- Date:
- ca. 1948
- Election Date:
- 1948
- ID Number:
- 2214.BB0239
- Collection Number:
- 2214
- File Name:
- 2214BB0239_001.jpg
- Political Party:
- Democratic
- Culture:
- American
- Work Type:
- Banks (Containers)
Decorative arts
Metalwork - Materials/Techniques:
- Metal
Painting (coating) - Subject:
- Banks (Containers)
Truman, Harry S.
Animals
Monkeys
Political corruption
Hats
Circus acts
Politics
Caricatures
Voting
Alterations - Measurement:
- 12.7 (Coin bank) (centimeters)
- Description:
- Sheet metal child's mechanical coin bank altered so as to comment on Harry S. Truman's candidacy for U.S. President. Originally piece was designed to be an organ grinder's monkey collecting funds
the initials HST have been painted on the hat in monkey's hand and the word VOTE on slot where money was deposited. Item donor Susan H. Douglas' notes indicate this item is a made up piece for a gag from 1948. - Cite As:
- Susan H. Douglas Political Americana Collection, #2214. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
- Repository:
- Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
- Archival Collection:
- Susan H. Douglas Political Americana Collection
- Format:
- Image
- Rights:
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