Clown Shaped Bank
Manufacturer / Maker
unidentified
Dateca. 1950
Mediumglass
Dimensions7 1/4 × 3 1/8 × 2 3/4 in. (18.4 × 7.9 × 7 cm)
ClassificationsVessels & Containers
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Mrs. William H. Huber
Object numberPC1976.15.22
DescriptionThis object is a glass coin bottle bank blown to resemble a clown. The top of the bottle is comprised of the clown's head, which has a wide smile and large, round nose. A frilled collar is located beneath the clown's head. The bottom portion of the object has a square base with the clown's hands visible on the sides. Embossed text at the bottom of the object reads: "GRAPETTE / PRODUCTS CO. / CAMDEN. ARK" A circular screw-on lid sits atop the clown's head. The top of the lid is green with a white image of a clown. Text surrounding the image reads: "GRAPETTE FAMILY BEVERAGE SYRUP." A stamp reading "19¢" has been placed on top of the lid as well.On View
Not on viewTerms
ca. 1925
