Internment camp money box
Date made: 1914-1919
Maker: Unknown Internee
Description: Hand-made wooden money box, in form of chest of drawers. Top drawer pulls out to reveal an 'old penny' sized circular depression. A coin placed in this is precipitated into box when drawer is removed. Hardboard base, held by 4 screws, allows recovery. 1943 penny in situ.
Made in the Derby Castle Work Rooms, by civilian internee, 1940.
Measurements: overall: 13 x 12 x 9.25 cm
Materials: wood
Object name: money box
Collection: Social History Collection
ID Number: 1984-0323
Subject tags : #WW2INTERNMENTMUSEUMCOLLECTIONS