National Guaranty Syndicate Book Bank
Manufacturer / Maker
unidentified
Dateca. 1925
Mediummetal, leather
Dimensions4 3/4 × 3 1/2 × 3/4 in. (12.1 × 8.9 × 1.9 cm)
ClassificationsVessels & Containers
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Sarah Louise Cook, via the Albuquerque Histoircal Society
Object numberPC1969.1.85.A
DescriptionThis sepia-red leather bank disguised as a book features a large rectangular border encasing a circular symbol showcasing a bald eagle perched on a money vault or safe. The text "National" is on the top portion of the circular bordering, and "Guaranty Syndicate" is on the bottom portion. Taking a closer inspection, the words "State Protection / Thrift" are pictured on the money vault/safe within the circular symbol. Below, the center symbol reads "California, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona" in large lettering. When viewing the bank from the bottom, a slot for bills is visible, and when viewed from the side, a small keyhole is visible.On View
Not on viewTerms
1945
