Mechanical Bank, "Bad Accident," 1891-1911
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During the last quarter of the 1800s, America witnessed one of the worst eras of discrimination against African Americans. Degrading images -- like those portrayed in this bank -- were intended to convince white people that African Americans were inferior, second-class citizens. African-American leaders continually challenged these stereotypes and sought changes to the status quo.
During the last quarter of the 1800s, America witnessed one of the worst eras of discrimination against African Americans. Degrading images -- like those portrayed in this bank -- were intended to convince white people that African Americans were inferior, second-class citizens. African-American leaders continually challenged these stereotypes and sought changes to the status quo.
Artifact
Bank (Container)
Date Made
1891-1911
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Connecticut, Cromwell
Creator Notes
Designed by Charles A. Bailey and manufactured by J. & E. Stevens Company in Cromwell, Connecticut.
Keywords
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
58.100.29
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cast iron
Dimensions
Height: 6 in
Length: 10 in
Inscriptions
on top of base, upside down: BAD ACCIDENT
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