"A Money Saver" Coin Bank

1935/1942

Clementine Fossek

Associated Names
Clementine Fossek

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is an image of a drawing showing two views of a money bank designed like a clock. The illustration features a cylindrical object resembling an antique wall clock or bank. On the left, the front of the object is visible, with clock-like features including Roman numerals, clock hands, and the words "A Money Saver." On the right, the back of the object shows a coin slot and a flat surface with fasteners. The drawing is detailed and shaded realistically, depicting a metallic surface. A manual signature is present in the bottom right corner of the drawing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 21.6 x 29.1 cm (8 1/2 x 11 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 3" high; 2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8623


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Clementine Fossek

Wikidata ID

Q64540207

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