black can with "spoon" sticking out of side and set of false teeth on top; place coin on spoon and press down; when spring releases, coin flips up, teeth open and coin lands on tongue; bottom of can turns and detaches

"Money-Hungry Bank" mechanical bank, 1975

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Gift of Katherine Kierland Herbergerexpand_more  2003.236.396a,b

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Details
Title
"Money-Hungry Bank" mechanical bank
Artist Life
Cincinnati
Role
Manufacturer
Accession Number
2003.236.396a,b
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black can with "spoon" sticking out of side and set of false teeth on top; place coin on spoon and press down; when spring releases, coin flips up, teeth open and coin lands on tongue; bottom of can turns and detaches