Scarf “Peace”
Denmark ,
05.08.1953
МЗСБ КП 4949
80 х 86 cm
fabric, weaving, printing on fabric
The headscarf is covered with the Doves of Peace and has the word ‘Peace’ written in 16 languages. The note that accompanied the scarf reads: “With a sense of deep gratitude to the heroic defenders of Stalingrad and as a symbol of our hope for peace in the world, we are handing this scarf of the Danish organization of peace supporters." A gift from the delegation of Danish peace supporters during their stay in Stalingrad
See also
Figurine of a stork on a stand
India ,
12.07.1956
Figurine of a stork on a stand
A gift from the Indian journalist Roy and his wife who visited Stalingrad 12.07.1956. The bird is standing over the nest. The head of the stork is turned to the sky, the beak is a little bit opened and the wings are spread. The figurine is carved from a Buffalo horn. The wings are glued to the body of the figurine. It is polished and glued to a wooden base.
Chest of books. A gift from the American children to the children of Stalingrad
USA ,
Chest of books. A gift from the American children to the children of Stalingrad
A wooden box with a flap lid and a metal hinge for a padlock. Side walls of the chest are decorated with children’s oil paintings of the New York City views and ships. The chest was made for transportation and storage of the children’s books selected by American boys and girls for young Stalingraders.
