Social History — 1907
Money box
Mechanical lithographed tinplate money box representing a Chinaman holding a cup of tea. The action of inserting money through the slot above his chest triggers a mechanical action that raises his eyes and long black plait . Purchased for one penny (1d) from a London street trader on 8th November 1907.
- Category:
- Social History
- Object ID:
- 80.525/20
- Object name:
- money box
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- 1907
- Material:
tin
- Measurements/duration:
- H 95 mm, W 50 mm, D 35 mm
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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