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Gift of Sondra DeGraff, 2000.52.11 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Coin Purse
Gift of Sondra DeGraff, 2000.52.11 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Coin Purse

DistributorDistributed by City Savings Bank of Meriden 1874 - 1992
Dateabout 1970
Mediumplastic; ink
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 3/8 × 3 × 2 1/8in. (1 × 7.6 × 5.4cm)
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineGift of Sondra DeGraff
DescriptionAn oval-shaped plastic "squeeze" coin purse advertising the City Savings Bank in Meriden, Connecticut. It is blue with white text.
Object number2000.52.11
MarkingsRecto, printed in white ink: "Your Friendly/ CITY SAVINGS BANK/ 14 W. Main St./ Meriden-235-1601"
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
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