Quaker Man bank - Wood & Sons circa 1980

Quaker Man bank produced by Wood & Sons of Burslem, England, circa 1980. The Quaker Man is a member of the Religious Society of Friends, a Christian sect founded by George Fox around 1650. Due to the popularity of the Quaker Man Centenary character jug, this is one of series of pieces designed in the likeness of Quaker Oats' Quaker Man trademark. Although Quaker Oats Company claims that the Quaker Man is not meant to resemble or represent an actual person, the company identified the Quaker Man as William Penn in advertising dating back to 1909. This bank was created from the Quaker Man character model by filling in the top and removing the handle.

Maker:

Wood & Sons

England

circa 1980

Model #:

Quaker Man Series

bank

Size:

large

Height:

6 3/8"