Savings Collection (#8)

A Little Hero (Colour Litho)
2783480 A Little Hero (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A little hero. The boy Oreste Niccolini, while playing near Cavoretto, near an electric cabin)

Protected and saved by dogs (colour litho)
2783957 Protected and saved by dogs (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Protected and saved by dogs)

Incredible Rescue (Colour Litho)
2783762 Incredible Rescue (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Incredible rescue)

Among the tasks of the new New York mounted police is also that of rescuing the knights... (colour litho)
2783605 Among the tasks of the new New York mounted police is also that of rescuing the knights... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The heroism of a young girl (colour litho)
2778395 The heroism of a young girl (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The heroism of a young girl)

A Mothers Tremendous Hours (Colour Litho)
2778313 A Mothers Tremendous Hours (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tremendous hours of a mother)

Torn from Death (Colour Litho)
2778260 Torn from Death (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torn from death. The lightning-fast intervention of a fascist soldier saved the life of a)

From boxing to... first aid (colour litho)
2778190 From boxing to... first aid (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: From boxing to the emergency room)

Little Italians of the New Age (colour litho)
2778155 Little Italians of the New Age (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Italians of the New Age)

At Genazzano (Rome), a little girl suddenly detached from her mother to cross... (colour litho)
2778003 At Genazzano (Rome), a little girl suddenly detached from her mother to cross... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: At Genazzano (Rome)

A French military airplane, abandoned in flight, due to an engine failure, by the aviators... (colour litho)
2777987 A French military airplane, abandoned in flight, due to an engine failure, by the aviators... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Wall Street Fat Cat Gambling with Other Peoples Money, 1908 (lithograph)
2622519 Wall Street Fat Cat Gambling with Other PeopleAs Money, 1908 (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sure! We ll finish the job Victory Liberty Loan, 1918 (colour lithograph)
5052246 Sure! We ll finish the job Victory Liberty Loan, 1918 (colour lithograph) by Beneker, Gerrit Albertus (1882-1934); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

St Vincent de Paul as a child, giving all his money to a poor man (chromolitho)
973947 St Vincent de Paul as a child, giving all his money to a poor man (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Vincent de Paul as a child)

The Nest Egg, (oil on canvas)
985237 The Nest Egg, (oil on canvas) by Graves, Abbott Fuller (1859-1936); 81.5x117 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nest Egg. Abbott Fuller Graves (1859-1936). Oil on canvas

Toy Bank: Eagle, c. 1940. Creator: Clarence W Dawson
Toy Bank: Eagle, c. 1940

Childs Saving Bank (Deer), c. 1940. Creator: Carl Buergerniss
Childs Saving Bank (Deer), c. 1940

The new two and a half percent National War Bonds went on sale today. The issue marks a return to the principle of " continuous borrowing" so successful in the previous war

Munition girls selling war certificates to workers in their factory in the Midlands during the Second World War. 21st November 1942

For a year William and Renee Mincher had scraped and saved for their daughters wedding. They put the £ 100 in a cardboard box in their bedroom

Pupils from Partwood School, Manchester seen here paying money in to their local bank. December 1982

This column of pennies tended with pride by Mr. R. Walsh in the bar of Moor Court Squash Racket Club, Newcastle, was intended for Spastic Children

Some little pigs go to market but the finest risk life and trotter to protect the nations savings. When theres a consignment of piggy banks to be delivered its a job for securi-pigs-a tough band of

Cat Saving Bank, c. 1940. Creator: Mina Lowry
Cat Saving Bank, c. 1940

Toronto, 1877. Creator: Unknown
Toronto, 1877. Views of buildings in Toronto in Canada: J. Gillespie & Co, importers; Canada Permanent Loan & Saving Company; Toronto Safe Works, J & J Taylor

Maine Savings Bank - Portland, Maine, USA. Date: 1909

Madrid, building of the Monte de Piedad and Savings Bank in 1842, engraving 1870

The National Savings Movement, 1951. From a guide to the Festival of Britain, 1951

Japan: Advertising poster for Savings Bonds. Teinshinsho, c. 1922
Advertisement for Japanese Postal Savings Bank featuring lillies

WW2 poster, Gloster Aircraft National Savings Group. Our aim is one fighter per month, for the next three months. Join the group, win certificates, and help win the war. Save now for your future

WW2 poster, Join your savings group, now! Date: 1940

WW2 poster, Fight in the Streets, belong to your Savings Group. Encouraging people to support the war effort by investing money in National Savings. Date: early 1940s

WW2 poster, War Savings are Warships, designed by Norman Wilkinson for the National Savings Committee. Encouraging people to support the war effort by investing their money. Date: early 1940s

Gold Bars Bullion
400 Troy Ounce gold bar. Perth Mint, Australia

WW2 Poster -- National Savings
The Most You Can Save Is The Least They Deserve. Coloured photolithograph poster after Elgar. Published by the National Savings Committee and His Majestys Stationery Office

Wall Street crash in 1884
Financial panic on Wall Street, May 14, 1884. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

War Pay Poster
Information poster encouraging soldiers to save some of their pay during WWI in the form of savings certificates, earning a high rate of interest and free of income tax

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Twilight over Adolphe Bridge and the State Savings Bank in Luxembourg City

19Th Century American Money Box. From El Museo Popular Published Madrid, 1887

Cars parked outside London Bridge Station, 1931. Cars, one with white-walled tyres, parked beside the railway bridge, with an advertisement for the National Building Society

abundance, australia, banking, business finance, carrying, change, cloud, color image
Helicopters carrying piggy banks over clouds

Surprised Santa
Santa surprised at empty vault

acetylene, advanced technology, ai, android, artificial intelligence, augmented reality
Robot woman using blowtorch on vault door

WW2 leaflet, Warship Week, Win this Battle with the help of your savings. In support of the National Savings Movement and the Warship Week Campaign. Date: 1942

Frederick Street, Port of Spain, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: circa 1915

WW2 poster, Warship Week, Winston Churchill
WW2 poster, Warship Week, A message from the Prime Minister, with a portrait of Winston Churchill and a letter from him in support of the National Savings Movement and the Warship Week Campaign

WWI Poster, War Loan, Invest Five Shillings
WWI Parliamentary War Savings Committee Poster, War Loan, Invest Five Shillings and help your country to win. Date: 1916

Street scene on the island of Susak, Croatia
Street scene on the island of Susak, on the northern Adriatic coast of Croatia. On the left is the City Savings Bank, and on the right is the First Croatian Savings Bank

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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.