Savings Collection (page 4)

Safe Bank, c. 1938. Creator: William O. Fletcher
Safe Bank, c. 1938

Rooster Coin Bank, c. 1938. Creator: William O. Fletcher
Rooster Coin Bank, c. 1938

Red School House Bank, c. 1937. Creator: William O. Fletcher
Red School House Bank, c. 1937

Owl on Log Bank, c. 1937. Creator: William O. Fletcher
Owl on Log Bank, c. 1937

I Hear a Call Bank, c. 1938. Creator: William O. Fletcher
I Hear a Call Bank, c. 1938

Indian Chief Coin Bank, c. 1938. Creator: William O. Fletcher
Indian Chief Coin Bank, c. 1938

Horse on Barrel Bank, c. 1938. Creator: William O. Fletcher
Horse on Barrel Bank, c. 1938

Home Savings bank, c. 1940. Creator: William O. Fletcher
Home Savings bank, c. 1940

Halls Excelsior Bank (mechanical), c. 1937. Creator: William O. Fletcher
Walls Excelsior Bank (mechanical), c. 1937

Civil War Soldier & Tree Trunk Bank, c. 1937. Creator: William O. Fletcher
Civil War Soldier & Tree Trunk Bank, c. 1937

City Bank Toy Bank, c. 1938. Creator: William O. Fletcher
City Bank Toy Bank, c. 1938

Safe Bank, c. 1940. Creator: William O. Fletcher
Safe Bank, c. 1940

Bank of Industry, c. 1938. Creator: William O. Fletcher
Bank of Industry, c. 1938

Cat and Ball Coin Bank, c. 1939. Creator: William O. Fletcher
Cat and Ball Coin Bank, c. 1939

Byzantine Dome Coin Bank, c. 1938. Creator: William O. Fletcher
Byzantine Dome Coin Bank, c. 1938

Baseball Player Coin Bank, c. 1938. Creator: William O. Fletcher
Baseball Player Coin Bank, c. 1938

Bank: Statue of Liberty, c. 1940. Creator: William O. Fletcher
Bank: Statue of Liberty, c. 1940

First World War: Italian poster encouraging a national loan, 1914-1918 (poster)
699085 First World War: Italian poster encouraging a national loan, 1914-1918 (poster) by Lionne, Enrico della (1865-1921); 127x98 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Unfortunate heroism, a mother with a child in her neck rushes under a motorbike cart to save a little girl
2815644 Unfortunate heroism, a mother with a child in her neck rushes under a motorbike cart to save a little girl (colour litho) by Beltrame

Dramatic rescue in the Venice lagoon of a milkewalker boat that a floe... (colour litho)
2815614 Dramatic rescue in the Venice lagoon of a milkewalker boat that a floe... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sad Christmas, sailing ship sunk in Genoa by a large German steamer and dramatic crew rescue (colour litho)
2815610 Sad Christmas, sailing ship sunk in Genoa by a large German steamer and dramatic crew rescue (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sad Christmas)

A miraculous rescue (colour litho)
2809115 A miraculous rescue (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A miraculous rescue)

Valuable episodes, an officer who gathers on the field, in Homs, a wounded corporal and among the fire
2808452 Valuable episodes, an officer who gathers on the field, in Homs, a wounded corporal and among the fire... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The heroic mothers, a peasant woman who in Ancona has her skin removed from her shoulders to give it to one of her
2815517 The heroic mothers, a peasant woman who in Ancona has her skin removed from her shoulders to give it to one of her

Shipwreck of a Spanish steamer near Porto, of the entire crew only three sailors managed to save themselves
2815435 Shipwreck of a Spanish steamer near Porto, of the entire crew only three sailors managed to save themselves (colour litho) by Beltrame

An admirable act of value, a railway brakeman rescues a traveling train alone... (colour litho)
2815282 An admirable act of value, a railway brakeman rescues a traveling train alone... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An admirable act of value)

The heroic mothers, a woman who burns herself and dies to save her two children from the fire (colour litho)
2815113 The heroic mothers, a woman who burns herself and dies to save her two children from the fire (colour litho) by Beltrame

New Firefighters, Elephants Putting Out Fire in a Burning Train (Colour Litho)
2815044 New Firefighters, Elephants Putting Out Fire in a Burning Train (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: New kind of firefighters)

The dramas of the sea, a lifeboat with five sailors swallowed by the waves, at the port of Venice (colour litho)
2814851 The dramas of the sea, a lifeboat with five sailors swallowed by the waves, at the port of Venice (colour litho) by Beltrame

Humble heroes, a soldier saves the lives of two girls sunk in the ice, in Modena (colour litho)
2814756 Humble heroes, a soldier saves the lives of two girls sunk in the ice, in Modena (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humble heroes)

Unique seaside huts (colour litho)
2778546 Unique seaside huts (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unique seaside huts)

During a school excursion, five young people from a German village had started skating... (colour litho)
2777920 During a school excursion, five young people from a German village had started skating... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The brave rescue of a brigadier (colour litho)
2777872 The brave rescue of a brigadier (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The brave rescue of a brigadier)

During the raging storm over England (colour litho)
2777812 During the raging storm over England (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: During the raging storm over England)

Chaplain Don Amilcare Carletti (colour litho)
2777603 Chaplain Don Amilcare Carletti (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chaplain Don Amilcare Carletti)

After five months of solitude, for scientific observations, on the polar night of the Antarctic... (colour litho)
2778282 After five months of solitude, for scientific observations, on the polar night of the Antarctic... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Little Italian Heroes (Colour Litho)
2778217 Little Italian Heroes (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Italian heroes)

War Adventures (Colour Litho)
2778537 War Adventures (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: War adventures. After two nights and two days of tormenting waiting on the sea)

Almost a tragedy (colour litho)
2783998 Almost a tragedy (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Almost a tragedy)

Tremendous Adventure (Colour Litho)
2783863 Tremendous Adventure (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terrible adventure)

The Hunt... to the hunter (colour litho)
2783841 The Hunt... to the hunter (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hunt for the hunter)

In Bokain (Bosnia) a bear attacked two women who had gone to draw water from the source (colour litho)
2783520 In Bokain (Bosnia) a bear attacked two women who had gone to draw water from the source (colour litho) by Beltrame

A rescue at sea (colour litho)
2795991 A rescue at sea (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A rescue in the North Sea)

You Certainly Can Roll Out The Dough (colour litho)
3093971 You Certainly Can Roll Out The Dough (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: You Certainly Can Roll Out The Dough)

WW2 poster, For a Certain Harvest invest in National Savings. Date: circa 1945

WW2 poster, Join your savings group, now! Date: circa 1944

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Whos making the Brave New World
The Caption verse is Whos making the Brave New World - lets see - Whos making the Brave New World? You-and-Me! This is a reference to Aldous Huxleys dystopian novel Brave New World - a world that you

Soldier aggregated to the 7th Alpine found alive after 40 hours of burial under an avalanche of snow... (colour litho)
2815630 Soldier aggregated to the 7th Alpine found alive after 40 hours of burial under an avalanche of snow... (colour litho) by Beltrame

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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.