Dinah bank

Abstract: Object Collection
Title: Dinah bank
Description: Castiron coin bank made to resemble blackface caricature of a black person woman. The figure has an arm outstretched which acts as a lever. When raised, the arm 'opens' the figure's mouth (by removing the 'tongue') and causes its eyes to roll back in its head. The figure wears a gold dress, gold earrings, and a gold necklace, and has wide red lips and white teeth. Different to the previous coin bank, this figure's hand has space for a coin, and when raised to the mouth, it appears that a coin placed in the hand would slide directly into the mouth. On the back is stamped the name "Dinah" and on the bottom is imprinted "J.E.Stevens.1890.PAT103."
Extent: 14x14x16 (cm)
Creator: J. E. Stevens
Is Format Of: Koloniale Boekjes en Artefacten
Is Part Of: Collection of colonial booklets, memorabilia, etc. from around the world.
Source: The Black Archives
Type: Piggy bank
Subject: Black woman caricature
Temporal Coverage: Gold dress, gold hoop earrings, gold necklace
Date Created: c.1890-1911
Coverage: England
Audience: Willenhall
Table Of Contents: Piggy bank, Caricature
License: John Harper & Co.
Mediator: J. E. Stevens
Bibliographic Citation: https://www.carters.com.au/index.cfm/index/13476-money-boxes-money-safes-john-harper-and-co-england/