Two pieces of fabric are sewed together and decorated with a fringe trim on three sides. The following words are embroidered on both sides: "Für die Freundschaft / der Wiener Kinder / mit den Kindern von / Stalingrad"
The banner “Für die Freundschaft der Wiener Kinder mit den Kindern von Stalingrad”
Austria ,
1950s
МЗСБ КП 23166
160,5 х 121 cm
fabric, thread, fringe, weaving, embroidery, weaving
For the friendship of Vienna children with the children of Stalingrad, 1950s, Vienna
See also
Figurine of the wild ox
Italy ,
July 1961
Figurine of the wild ox
A gift from the city of Turin to the delegation of Stalingrad, Piedmont region, Turin. The animal is depicted enraged. The bull symbolizes a strong city, ready to defend its borders. A Golden bull with silver horns on an escutcheon of azure colour is an integral part of the coat of arms of Turin. On the base of the statue there is a plate with the coat of arms of Turin and an inscription that reads: “Alla città di Stalingrado / la città di Torino / giugno 1961” (To the city of Stalingrad – Turin, June 1961)
Hand fan. A gift from a participant in the World Congress of Mothers in Lausanne
Japan ,
August, 1955
Hand fan. A gift from a participant in the World Congress of Mothers in Lausanne
Hand fan. A gift from a participant in the World Congress of Mothers in Lausanne who visited Stalingrad in August 1955. The Japanese fan is used not so much to create a cooling airflow but as an element in traditional ceremonies, dances and as a marker of social status.
Dish (tray)
Egypt ,
December 1962
Dish (tray)
A gift from the governorate of Alexandria to the delegation of Volgograd, December 1962
United Arab Republic (Egypt), Alexandria. It is decorated with a concentric ornament and on the outside of the bottom there is a gift inscription made in Arabic and three brand marks