"Machinists at Work, " Soviet-Era Czech Panel, circa 1950s
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"Machinists at Work, " Soviet-Era Czech Panel, circa 1950s
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- Dimensions:Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Aluminum,Painted
- Place of Origin:Czech Republic
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1950s
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U1002018651193
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