{"product_id":"vintage-aid-association-for-lutherans-book-bank","title":"Vintage Aid Association for Lutherans Book Bank Fraternal Life Insurance Advertising Piece","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003eThis is a vintage faux book bank advertising the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003eAid Association for Lutherans\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fraternal life insurance organization based in Appleton, Wisconsin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003eThe bank has a dark green, bookish leather-feel cover, brass-tone “page” sides, metal corner protectors, and a front image of the AAL building with raised gold-tone lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003eIt is a wonderful little crossover collectible: part advertising piece, part insurance history, part book-shaped desk object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003eFor Reading Vintage buyers, this one has especially nice shelf appeal because it looks like a tiny old book—but it was made to hold coins and bills. A small object with a very specific story, which is exactly the kind of odd little survivor collectors love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Likely circa 1920s, based on a closely matching rare book dealer reference for this same style of AAL faux book bank\u003cbr data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leatherette or leather-feel covered bank with metal sides\/corners; exact materials not confirmed\u003cbr data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green\/black-green cover, brass\/gold-tone sides and front graphics, darker aged metal corner protectors\u003cbr data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003eSize\/Measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 4.75 x 3.5 x 1 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 8 ounces\u003cbr data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2286\"\u003eDesign notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faux book form with textured cover, raised front building design, “Aid Association for Lutherans” advertising text, coin\/bill slots, and side mechanism\u003cbr data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2441\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2465\"\u003eUse\/display ideas:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-home-decor\" title=\"vintage home decor \u0026amp; Decorative Accents collection\"\u003eDesk display, bookshelf decor, \u003c\/a\u003einsurance advertising collection, bank collection, Lutheran\/fraternal history collection, office shelf, or bookish curiosity display\u003cbr data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2632\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2642\"\u003eKey:\u003c\/strong\u003e No key included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2703\"\u003eCondition Grade: Good: noticeable wear.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2746\"\u003ePositives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"3163\"\u003e∙ Strong book-shaped form with great display character\u003cbr data-start=\"2802\" data-end=\"2805\"\u003e∙ Front advertising panel is still readable enough to identify the Aid Association for Lutherans\u003cbr data-start=\"2901\" data-end=\"2904\"\u003e∙ Building graphic remains visible on the front cover\u003cbr data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"2960\"\u003e∙ Metal corner protectors are present\u003cbr data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3000\"\u003e∙ Coin\/bill slots are visible\u003cbr data-start=\"3029\" data-end=\"3032\"\u003e∙ Nice crossover appeal for book lovers, bank collectors, and advertising collectors\u003cbr data-start=\"3116\" data-end=\"3119\"\u003e∙ Stands upright for shelf or desk display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3182\"\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3705\"\u003e∙ No key included\u003cbr data-start=\"3201\" data-end=\"3204\"\u003e∙ Cover shows heavy age wear, scuffs, rubbing, and finish loss\u003cbr data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3269\"\u003e∙ Edges and corners show worn spots, exposed material, fraying, and abrasions\u003cbr data-start=\"3346\" data-end=\"3349\"\u003e∙ Metal corners show tarnish, darkening, scratches, and surface wear\u003cbr data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3420\"\u003e∙ Brass\/gold-tone side panels show scratches, discoloration, and age toning\u003cbr data-start=\"3495\" data-end=\"3498\"\u003e∙ Front gold-tone lettering and building image are rubbed and worn\u003cbr data-start=\"3564\" data-end=\"3567\"\u003e∙ Back cover has scuffs, spots, and handling marks\u003cbr data-start=\"3617\" data-end=\"3620\"\u003e∙ Function was not tested with a key because no key is present\u003cbr data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3685\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3705\"\u003e∙ Sold as pictured\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3707\" data-end=\"3727\"\u003eCollector’s Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3729\" data-end=\"4115\"\u003eThe front identifies this as an \u003cstrong data-start=\"3761\" data-end=\"3794\"\u003eAid Association for Lutherans\u003c\/strong\u003e promotional bank. The Wisconsin Historical Society notes that AAL provided insurance beginning in 1902 and operated as a fraternal benefit society serving members of the Lutheran Synodical Conference; the organization later merged with Lutheran Brotherhood in 2002 to form Thrivent. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3729\" data-end=\"4115\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIt has that irresistible “is it a book or is it a bank?” quality—small, strange, useful once, and now just plain good on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4713\" data-end=\"4744\"\u003eBefore these quietly disappear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"shipping policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/about-reading-vintage\" title=\"about reading vintage\"\u003eWhile I do my best\u003c\/a\u003e to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. 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