Depression Era Carnival Glass Banks
Depression era carnival glass banks were made beginning with the onset of the Great Depression and continued into the 1950s. During World War II very little glass was made. These banks were made to teach young people about the idea of saving. Anchor Hocking, Jenkins and Jeannette are all possible makers.

Be Wise Owl - This bank says "Be Wise" in the front. It is 7 inches tall and only found in marigold.

Eagle - This bank has an eagle on the front and a plain back. There are no words on the bank. It is 4 1/4 inches tall and only found in marigold.

Lucky Bank - Shaped like a wooden barrel, this bank says "Lucky Bank" on the front and on the back. It is 4 inches tall and only found in marigold. The bottom says "Patent Applied For".

Globe - Shaped like a globe. There are no words on this bank. It is 4 inches tall and found only in marigold.

Liberty Bell - Shaped like the Liberty Bell and say "Liberty Bell Bank". The bank also says "A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned". It is 3 1/2 inches tall and only found in marigold.

Piggy Bank - Found in in two sizes. The large is 4 3/4 inches tall and 7 inches long. The small is 2 1/2 inches tall and 4 inches long. Some of the small pigs say "Save With Marathon" on one side and "The Ohio Oil Co." on the other.

Rabbit Bank - Found in in two sizes. The large is 5 inches tall and 7 inches long. The small is 3 inches tall and 4 1/2 inches long.