Wismut Coal Miner
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Wismut Coal Miner

Statue

Maker: Unknown

Date Made: n.d.
Country: German Democratic Republic

Materials: porcelain; paint
Measurements: 14 cm x 19 cm x 7.5 cm; 5 1/2 in x 7 1/2 in x 2 15/16 in

Painted ceramic statue of a coal miner at work in the mines and pushing a coal cart. According to the seller, the statue depicts a miner from the Wismut Mining Company owned by the SDAG (Sowjetisch-Deutsche Aktiengesellschaft, or Soviet-German Stock Corporation).

Accession Number: 2011.253.005

Collection/Series: Industry

On View: Yes


		

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