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2002.58.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Hardware/ household
Object name
Hardware/ household
Date
1920-1940
Medium
Metal
Dimensions
1 1/4 x 2 1/8 in.
Description
This tiny tin coin bank is shaped like a miniature paint can. The sides is printed in black and red "Martin-Senour/ Monarch/ 100% Pure Paint/ Outside White". The top reads "A Few Cents A Day Keeps Your Home Bright And Gay", the back lists ingredients indicating these were lead-based paints.
Credit Line
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number
2002.1.1615
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
