Savings Collection (#17)

Broadway Savings Bank, New York
Banks, Broadway Savings Bank. Broadway Savings Institution; people on sidewalk, adjacent buildings partly visible, including Underwood Typewriter building. Date: 1907

Bowery Savings Bank. Main banking room at the Bowery Savings Bank, on the Bowery

Italy - Vercelli - Savings Bank (Cassa di Risparmio)

Bank run in Berlin WWI
A run on a Savings Bank in Berlin, Germany during World War I

Post Office Savings Bank
A coal carter opening an account with Her Majesty at the Post Office Savings Bank. In 1861 the Palmerston government set up the Post Office Savings Bank

Poster for War Savings Certificates
Poster encouraging people to buy War Savings Certificates. The bayonets have won through -- its your turn now

Temperance Friendly Society Postcard - Juvenile Section - savings and assurance benefits for men, women and children

War Scare in Berlin
A run on a Berlin savings bank at nine o clock in the morning in August 1914. The news that diplomatic relations between Austria-Hungary and Serbia had been broken off caused stampeding upon banks

4 Golden eggs in a nest
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Mania / Railway Juggernaut
THE RAILWAY JUGGERNAUT OF 1845 Anyone who has any savings, offers them as a sacrifice to the speculators who serve as priests to the Great Railway God

Margarine Cartoon / 1894
(The cow stamp was used to impress superior butter) " Arf a pound er margarine, please; an Mother says will yer put the cow on it, cos shes got company!"

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During times of war, the concept took on a whole new meaning. As depicted in the iconic WW2 poster showcasing a map of the British Army, "Wings For Victory" became more than just a slogan; it symbolized the power of collective savings to support national defense efforts. The National Savings Group wartime poster urged citizens to contribute their hard-earned money towards victory by investing in war bonds and supporting their troops. Looking back even further, during World War I, Liberty Loan posters encouraged Americans to save for their country's cause. Blythe House in West Kensington served as a hub for the Post Office Savings Bank, reminding people that every penny saved could make a difference. Bank vaults stood as symbols of security and trust throughout history. Whether it was The Savings Bank of Utica in New York or any other financial institution worldwide, these fortified chambers held not only monetary value but also hopes and dreams for future prosperity. Advertisements promoting National Savings reminded individuals that saving wasn't just about personal gain but also contributing to society's welfare. These campaigns aimed to instill discipline and foresight into everyday life choices. In times of crisis, such as depicted in the dramatic rescue with the breeches buoy poster, savings provided much-needed relief and stability when unexpected events occurred. It highlighted how having financial reserves can be an essential lifeline during challenging circumstances. Lastly, "Help to Buy an Aeroplane" showcased how individual contributions could collectively fund significant projects like aircraft production during wartime. From historical posters urging citizens' involvement to bank vaults safeguarding wealth and advertisements emphasizing communal responsibility – all these images remind us that they have always played a vital role in shaping our past while securing our future.