Savings Collection (page 2)

Bank Savings Book, 1940 (b/w photo)
5974352 Bank Savings Book, 1940 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Bank Savings Book and Budget Book, 1940 (b/w photo)
5974350 Bank Savings Book and Budget Book, 1940 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

The English Fox, illustration from La Fontaines Fable by Jean de La Fontaine, c. 1838-40 (engraving)
1738638 The English Fox, illustration from La Fontaines Fable by Jean de La Fontaine, c. 1838-40 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info)

A Young Man Choosing Love of Beauty Rather Than Riches (engraving)
7186138 A Young Man Choosing Love of Beauty Rather Than Riches (engraving) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bulgarian officer to whom a grenade kills the horse just abandoned to collect a child... (colour litho)
2808532 Bulgarian officer to whom a grenade kills the horse just abandoned to collect a child... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A very daring and valiant undertaking they have accomplished, putting their lives in serious danger... (colour litho)
2778150 A very daring and valiant undertaking they have accomplished, putting their lives in serious danger... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Russian Church Coin Bank, c. 1938. Creator: Clementine Fossek
Russian Church Coin Bank, c. 1938

Iron "Bank"Bank, c. 1938. Creator: Clementine Fossek
Iron " Bank" Bank, c. 1938

A Money Saver Coin Bank, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Clementine Fossek
A Money Saver Coin Bank, 1935/1942

Toy Bank: Santa Claus, c. 1937. Creator: Clementine Fossek
Toy Bank: Santa Claus, c. 1937

State Bank #2, c. 1939. Creator: Clementine Fossek
State Bank #2, c. 1939

Young America Bank, c. 1937. Creator: Clementine Fossek
Young America Bank, c. 1937

Highway gas tanks and signboard approaching town, between Tulare and Fresno on U. S. 99, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Between Tulare and Fresno on U.S. 99. Highway gas tanks and signboard approaching town. [ Standard Gasoline; Banking that is building California - 494 Branches - Bank of America - National Trust

A Penny for the Money Box (oil on canvas)
XPG365662 A Penny for the Money Box (oil on canvas) by Smith, Carlton Alfred (1853-1946); Private Collection

Heroism in an Italian steamer, a captain who drops into an infected hold to save two... (colour litho)
2815641 Heroism in an Italian steamer, a captain who drops into an infected hold to save two... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The New York Stock Exchange
" Engraving From 1875 Showing The New York Stock Exchange In New York, USA."

Dog rescuing a baby from a fire (chromolitho)
7157174 Dog rescuing a baby from a fire (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dog rescuing a baby from a fire)

Dog helping to find a woman lost in the snow (chromolitho)
7157169 Dog helping to find a woman lost in the snow (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dog helping to find a woman lost in the snow)

Abandoned child Joseph Wilmot entering a Dr Barnardos childrens home (chromolitho)
7157107 Abandoned child Joseph Wilmot entering a Dr Barnardos childrens home (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Firemen rescuing people from a burning building (colour litho)
7157434 Firemen rescuing people from a burning building (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firemen rescuing people from a burning building)

A French Red Cross Dog (colour litho)
7181992 A French Red Cross Dog (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A French Red Cross Dog. Illustration for Chatterbox (1918).); © Look and Learn

Saving the Chicago Express (colour litho)
7181624 Saving the Chicago Express (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saving the Chicago Express)

D Aligre sauve par son domestique (engraving)
7179335 D Aligre sauve par son domestique (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: D Aligre sauve par son domestique)

Girl chasing off a crow to save a sparrow (colour litho)
7157233 Girl chasing off a crow to save a sparrow (colour litho) by Muhlig, Bernhard (1829-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl chasing off a crow to save a sparrow)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tirelire; Money-box; Sparbuchse (engraving)
7197741 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tirelire; Money-box; Sparbuchse (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tirelire; Money-box; Sparbuchse)

Rescue of men who have survived a shipwreck (chromolitho)
7201109 Rescue of men who have survived a shipwreck (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Just in Time, rescue of men who have survived a shipwreck)

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ (coloured engraving)
7153907 The Resurrection of Jesus Christ (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ)

You Buy a Liberty Bond Lest I Perish, 1917 (colour litho)
7088737 You Buy a Liberty Bond Lest I Perish, 1917 (colour litho) by Macauley, Charles Raymond (1871-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Toy Bank: Donkey Cart, 1938. Creator: Charles Moss
Toy Bank: Donkey Cart, 1938

Toy Bank: Dutch Girl at Well, 1938. Creator: Charles Moss
Toy Bank: Dutch Girl at Well, 1938

Tammany Bank, 1938. Creator: Charles Moss
Tammany Bank, 1938

Bank: Elephant, 1938. Creator: Charles Moss
Bank: Elephant, 1938

Iron Bank, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Ralph Morton
Iron Bank, 1935/1942

Iron Bank, c. 1942. Creator: Stella Mosher
Iron Bank, c. 1942

Toy Bank, c. 1937. Creator: Florian Rokita
Toy Bank, c. 1937

Toy Bank: Trick pony, c. 1937. Creator: Florian Rokita
Toy Bank: Trick pony, c. 1937

Penny Bank, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Grace Halpin
Penny Bank, 1935/1942, with a note by the artist

Toy Bank: Globe, c. 1939. Creator: Walter Hochstrasser
Toy Bank: Globe, c. 1939

Penny Bank, c. 1938. Creator: Grace Halpin
Penny Bank, c. 1938

Penny Bank: Pig, c. 1941. Creator: Charles Henning
Penny Bank: Pig, c. 1941

Toy Bank: Hunter Shooting Bear, c. 1938. Creator: Einar Heiberg
Toy Bank: Hunter Shooting Bear, c. 1938

Toy Bank: Policeman, c. 1939. Creator: Walter Hochstrasser
Toy Bank: Policeman, c. 1939

Money Bank, c. 1938. Creator: Nicholas Amantea
Money Bank, c. 1938

Penny Bank, c. 1939. Creator: Samuel O. Klein
Penny Bank, c. 1939

Penny Bank, c. 1939. Creator: Grace Halpin
Penny Bank, c. 1939

Painted Tin Toy Bank, c. 1940. Creator: John Hall
Painted Tin Toy Bank, c. 1940

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During times of war, the concept took on a whole new meaning. As depicted in the iconic WW2 poster showcasing a map of the British Army, "Wings For Victory" became more than just a slogan; it symbolized the power of collective savings to support national defense efforts. The National Savings Group wartime poster urged citizens to contribute their hard-earned money towards victory by investing in war bonds and supporting their troops. Looking back even further, during World War I, Liberty Loan posters encouraged Americans to save for their country's cause. Blythe House in West Kensington served as a hub for the Post Office Savings Bank, reminding people that every penny saved could make a difference. Bank vaults stood as symbols of security and trust throughout history. Whether it was The Savings Bank of Utica in New York or any other financial institution worldwide, these fortified chambers held not only monetary value but also hopes and dreams for future prosperity. Advertisements promoting National Savings reminded individuals that saving wasn't just about personal gain but also contributing to society's welfare. These campaigns aimed to instill discipline and foresight into everyday life choices. In times of crisis, such as depicted in the dramatic rescue with the breeches buoy poster, savings provided much-needed relief and stability when unexpected events occurred. It highlighted how having financial reserves can be an essential lifeline during challenging circumstances. Lastly, "Help to Buy an Aeroplane" showcased how individual contributions could collectively fund significant projects like aircraft production during wartime. From historical posters urging citizens' involvement to bank vaults safeguarding wealth and advertisements emphasizing communal responsibility – all these images remind us that they have always played a vital role in shaping our past while securing our future.