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Vintage Bank of Italy advertising holder for a savings passbook or checkbook, featuring an embossed sailing ship logo.Similar items from the mid-20th century were used to encourage thrift and savings, often designed to look like a small book or wallet. The holder is constructed from a leather-like material and includes a snap closure. vintage Bank of Italy passbook, offering a rare glimpse into financial history from the Great Depression era. Historical Context of The Bank: The stamp shows the "Bank of Italy National Trust & Savings Association". This specific name reflects the brief window after founder Amadeo Giannini consolidated his operations into a national charter in 1927. Just a few years later, on November 1, 1930, the institution officially changed its name to Bank of America. This new view provides crucial context about the location and financial institution handling Henry H. Maxx's account.