The Piggy Bank

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1M dances LSh round partner finishing in middle facing partner; 1s 2H joined slip step down and back up to place
9-16 All 4 couples slip step down and back up to place
17-24 All 4 couples circle 8H round and back
25-32 1s lead down to 4th place (2s+3s+4s step up 27-28); 1s turn 2H (skip change). 2341

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)

Keith Rose's Crib Diagrams

The Piggy Bank - Full Size And Key To Symbols

Dance Information

Collectors refer to it as a "still bank" in contrast to the "mechanical banks" prevalent in the early 20th century. Often employed for promotional purposes by companies, the term 'piggy bank' is derived from its recognisable 'pig' shape, and numerous financial service firms incorporate piggy banks into their logos for savings products.

Typically crafted from ceramic or porcelain, piggy banks are painted and serve as pedagogical tools to teach children the basics of thrift and saving. These containers usually feature a slot for easy coin insertion and a rubber plug on the underside. While many are designed for straightforward coin access, some are made of vinyl with a removable nose.

Certain piggy banks incorporate electronic systems to calculate deposited amounts. Interestingly, some lack an opening aside from the coin slot, necessitating breaking the piggy bank to access the funds, either by using a hammer or alternative means.

Piggy Bank, c. 1970

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