Chest of books. A gift from the American children to the children of Stalingrad
USA ,
МЗСБ КП 3347/20
32 х 46 х 30,5 cm
wood, metal, sawing, grinding, assembly, painting
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.
See also
Non-fluffing carpet
Romania ,
November 1952
Non-fluffing carpet
A gift from the delegation of the General Confederation of Labor of Romania (Confederația generală a muncii) that visited Stalingrad in November 1952. Two birds are flying close together against a background with floral ornaments.
