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Penny Bank

c. 1939

Samuel O. Klein

Associated Names

Samuel O. Klein

Artist, American, 1906 - 1991

The image depicts a small model building designed like a bank. The building is white with a brown roof and red accents, including the word "BANK" on the front. The windows have blue lines and the base is red to resemble brickwork. The model bank is centered against a light beige background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30 x 22.5 cm (11 13/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 4" high; 3 1/2" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.8510

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York, 1970: 659, pl. 2407.

Wikidata ID

Q64630364

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