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Honorary Gift Mining Day of the Miner
Maker: Unknown
Date Made: n.d.
Country: German Democratic Republic
Materials: wood, coal; metal
Measurements: 11.5 cm x 25.5 cm x 13.5 cm; 4 1/2 in x 10 1/16 in x 5 5/16 in
A desk paper weight gift honoring the DDR holiday "Tag des Bergmanns" or Day of the miners. Consists of a small wood plank 25.5 x 13.5 cm with a chunk of coal glued on top. The entire object is covered with commerorative pins for the Day of the Miners from 1958 up through 1983.
Accession Number: 2010.2000.004
Collection/Series: Industry