Purse, Change


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Purse, Change

Identifier:
2012.28.1
Description:
Light tan and black-colored change purse with a drawstring.
"Compliments of Peoples Savings Back, Grand Rapids.";"Compliments of Peoples Savings Bank of Grand Rapids";According to the donor's research the Peoples Savings Bank of Grand Rapids existed from 1890 to 1924. The Peoples Savings Building still stands on Monroe Center and is now called the Peoples Building. The Grand Rapids Savings Bank failed during the depression and People's National Bank took over in 1933 and was there until merging with Old Kent Bank in 1958.
Date:
1890 – 1924
Materials:
Leather, Metal
Dimensions:
4" h 4.5" w
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
Gift Of Rupert Stephens
Related Entities:
Peoples National Bank (creator) Stephens,Rupert (donor) Andrea Melvin (identified by)