-Budget Bank- still bank c. mid 20th century

This red -Budget Bank- still bank was created by Louis Marx and Co. I love how this little red bank has lived. It shows us that even the most functional objects can tell a story. The chipped paint isn't just damage; it's evidence of a life lived, coins saved, and dreams tucked away. I imagine someone, maybe a kid, carefully choosing where to put their pennies, dreaming of a future purchase. The slots at the top – were they always so worn? Did little fingers struggle to push coins through, their anticipation building with each deposit? Think about the hands that touched this, the environments it inhabited. Each scratch and fade is a tiny mark of time, whispering stories of perseverance, patience, and the simple joy of saving. It reminds me that art isn't just on a canvas; it's in the everyday, the worn, and the cherished.