Cast iron bank in the form of "Aunt Jemima"

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Cast iron bank, in the form of a stereotypical "Aunt Jemima" figure. The bank is constructed of two (2) parts joined vertically at the center. The figure is standing, with her hands on her hips. She is wearing a red dress, white shawl, and white waist apron. A red kerchief with white polka dots is tied around her head. Her face, hands, and shoes are painted black. She has round white eyes. A rectangular hole for inserting coins is located at the center of the figure's back, on the shawl. White sticker on the bottom, with black writing.

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