Vintage Spinning Mill Occupational Diorama c.1940

ABOUT

A forced perspective, hand painted spinning mill diorama constructed primarily from plywood, hand carved solid wood and etched glass. The diorama retains its original glass, with the word “Spinning” etched on the reverse and a finished spool of yarn resting up front. Unsigned.

Shown with life size hand model for scale. 

• CREATOR Unknown. 
• DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1950.
  
• MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood, Paint.
  
• CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Crack in the glass lower right side. 
• DIMENSIONS H 20 in. W 17.5 in. D 8.25 in.

HISTORY

Unknown.