Toy Bank

c. 1937

Beverly Chichester

Associated Names
Beverly Chichester

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a mechanical organ bank featuring a red-coated performer holding a colorful hat atop it. Two small animal figures are beside the performer. The organ bank is made of metal, squat, rectangular, and supported by four feet. It has a color scheme of bronze and gold, while the performer is painted in red, yellow, and blue. The organ's crank is visible on the left, and the words "Organ Bank" are displayed on its side. The name "Beverly Chichester" is at the bottom right corner of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.9 x 21.6 cm (11 3/4 x 8 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7 3/4" high; 5 3/8" wide; 4" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8474

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Beverly Chichester

Wikidata ID

Q64537591

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