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Dime saver, self computing, Citizens Savings Bank, Canonicus Square, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

Collection Type

  • Ephemera

GUSN

GUSN-242944

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Description

The item is a self computing dime saver which will hold $3.00 worth of dimes. The card verso has a female figure, holding a bag of money, floating over a line of adults and children ascending a staircase to a large building. The top of the image reads "To increase your savings step by step, leads to independence, comfort, wealth." The image is captioned "Ambition." The saver is published by Moreland Business Builders, Inc., Chicago.

Details

Descriptive Terms

advertising
business (commercial function)
banks (financial institutions)
dimes (coin)
holders (containers)

Physical Description

1 holder : color illustration ; 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Reference Code

EP001.01.016.01.03.012

Image Dimensions

5 1/2 x 3 1/2 (HxW)(inches)

Credit Line

Purchased from Greg Smart, 2007.

Places

Providence (Providence county, Rhode Island)

Record Details

Material Type

holders (containers)

Description Level

Item

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