Collection Highlights
Armchair
Date:
1856-1857
Object Number:
1857.11
Medium:
Oak
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
"1964-1965 New York World's Fair Daily Dime Bank"
Object Number:
2009.26.4
Date:
1964-1965
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (1.3 x 6.4 x 6.4 cm)
Description:
Metal box printed with image of Unisphere and other fair landmarks; dimes inserted into slot at side change day of the week and amount total indicated on face. There is a press button on bottom to release coins when $5 is reached.
Credit Line:
Ivan C. and Marilynn Gelfman Karp
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
