Woolworth Building Kenton Still Bank
The Woolworth Building is an early American skyscraper designed by architect Cass Gilbert, located at 233 Broadway. It was the tallest building in the world from 1913 to 1930, with a height of 792 feet. Although it lost its title as tallest, the Woolworth Building still stands high among New York City’s iconic landmarks. This still bank by Kenton Hardware has sharp detailing, with WOOLWORTH BLD’G over the doorway, with traces of gold paint remaining, and in overall excellent condition for a centenarian. This bank is In the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, Gift of Katherine Kierland Herberger (2003.236.158) and is plate 188 in Monumental Miniatures. Toy production began in 1894 with a line of horse-drawn fire equipment, banks, and toy stoves. It was renamed Kenton Hardware in 1900. Kenton ceased production in 1952. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Banks, Registers & Vending\Still, Piggy Banks\Other Collectible Still Banks”. The seller is “genghiskhat” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Material: Cast Iron
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Brand: Kenton Hardware