Symbol, Political
Object number2015.22.1069
Manufacturer
Whitehead & Hoag Company
Date1922
MediumMetal/Paper/Celluloid/Ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionCircular metal bank. Front and back of bank are flat, off-white, celluloid surfaces. Face of the bank features a circular gray photograph of John A. McSparran.Dimensions0.688 x 2.125 in. (1.7 x 5.4 cm)InscriptionsWhite text within the gray photograph reads "McSPARRAN" at the top and "FOR GOVERNOR" at the bottom. Black text at the top reads "STATE" and at the bottom reads "CAMPAIGN FUND". There is a small maker's mark along the bottom edge of the front side of the bank that reads "THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO., NEWARK, N.J,".
Back of the bank reads "THIS BANK IS THE PROPERTY / OF / The / State Campaign / Committee / WHEN FILLED RETURN BY REGISTERED / MAIL TO HEADQUARTERS AT / 9 NORTH - SECOND ST. / HARRISBURG, PA. / RETURN CHARGES WILL BE REFUNDED TO SENDER". Front & back
MarksThere is a small maker's mark along the bottom edge of the bank that reads "THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO., NEWARK, N.J,".
Related person
John A. McSparran
Related institution
Democratic Party
Related institution
Democratic State Campaign Committee
On View
Not on view
1989-1998
