brown wood and dark brown edging; two towers and base; dark wood triangles edged with round pins; circular medallion with embossed leaves and roses repeated on base board; swinging one armed wooden guard with black head, dark brown disk on head, red torso, green legs; tower frames rise above base; small round pin on front roof of tower; coin slot in each tower;

"Thrify Tower" mechanical bank, 20th century

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Gift of Katherine Kierland Herbergerexpand_more  2003.236.514

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Title
"Thrify Tower" mechanical bank
Role
Artist
Accession Number
2003.236.514
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brown wood and dark brown edging; two towers and base; dark wood triangles edged with round pins; circular medallion with embossed leaves and roses repeated on base board; swinging one armed wooden guard with black head, dark brown disk on head, red torso, green legs; tower frames rise above base; small round pin on front roof of tower; coin slot in each tower;