Bank, Still
Object number2015.53.3
Artist
Verma
Date1985
OriginNew Castle, PA
MediumWood/Paint/Metal
Credit LineGift of Bruce Waldman
DescriptionBank in the shape of a Waldman's Meats Inc. delivery truck. Handpainted wood truck with brown, black, and red sides. Four black wood wheels with red axles and yellow flowers with green leaves on sides. Top has slot for coins. Front, back, and top are decorated with yellow flowers, green leaves, and a red heart. Sides are brown and have an white oval area with an illustration of a butcher with surrounding text describing the business. Front and back have gold text describing the business and license plates. Underside is painted red and has a hole near the back of the truck that is covered with a square piece of wood that swivels via a screw in one corner.Dimensions4 x 4.25 x 6.125 in. (10.2 x 10.8 x 15.6 cm)SignedArtist signature and date painted in gold on the underside near the proper right front wheel "VERMA / '85".
InscriptionsSides have painted gold, black, white, and red text "WALDMAN'S MEATS, INC. / Waldman's / PORTION / CONTROL / MEATS / NEW CASTLE, PA. / SINCE 1948".
Front has gold painted text "WALDMAN'S MEATS, INC. / FOOD PURVEYORS / FOR HOTELS / RESTAURANTS / INSTITUTIONS / BRUCE".
Back has painted gold text "WALDMAN'S MEATS, INC. / 809 SAMPSON STREET / NEW CASTLE, PA. / (412) 658-7788 / WHERE QUALITY IS / A WAY OF / LIFE / BRUCE".
License plates with the gold painted name "BRUCE" on front and back.
Historical NotesBank related to Waldman's Meats, Inc. of New Castle, Pennsylvania. The donor Bruce Waldman's parents, Martin and Edith Waldman, founded Waldman’s Meats in New Castle in 1947. Martin passed away in 1983 and Edith in 2012. Edith worked as a bookkeeper, clerk, and advisor. The donor also worked in the store. Waldman’s Meat Company sent prepared and frozen meats to restaurants, hotels, and institutions in the greater Pittsburgh area. The Waldman’s were members of the Tifereth Israel Synagogue, now Temple Hadar Israel.
Related institution
Waldman's Meat, Inc.
Related person
Martin Waldman
(died 1983)
Related person
Edith Waldman
(died 2012)
Related institution
Temple Hadar Israel
Related institution
Tifereth Israel Synagogue
Terms
On View
Not on view
1957-2015
1957-2015
