Toy Bank

Kurt Melzer

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a toy bank design with architectural elevations and a 3D illustration. The drawing includes detailed side, front, and rear elevations of a miniature building labeled as "BANK," along with a "Rear Elevation" which references patent dates. The architectural drawings are precise, showing distinct architectural features such as windows and a door with "BANK" labeled above it. Additionally, there is an overhead diagram labeled "Elevation of Base (Actual Size)" with instructions and labeled parts, including a section labeled "Section A-A Showing Routing of Spiral Spring". Below are depictions of figurines titled "The Banker (Actual Size)" showing both side and front views. On the lower right, a colored illustration shows a three-dimensional view of the bank building with the door open, revealing a banker figurine positioned inside. The figurine is dressed in a suit and holding what looks like a ledger or a book. The structure itself has a red roof, yellow body, and features typical of a small building.