Accession No

2003.125


Description

A rectangular, bronze-coloured metal plaque, likely an award. It bears the profile of Lenin, with text underneath reading "Eredméńyes propaganda munkaert, 1964/65" (which roughly translates as 'effective propaganda work'). The metal plaque is mounted on a slight larger wooden board, attached with a screw that is visible from the back.


Place

Europe; Eastern Europe; Hungary


Period

20th century 1964-1965


Source

Czegledy, Andre [collector]; Molnar, Julianna [field collector and donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

2003.125


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Wood


Local Term


Measurements

150mm


Events

Context (Field collection)
This plaque was collected by Julianna Molnar a leading Budapest KISZ or Young Communist League activist. It was not awarded to her.
Event Date
Author: Lucie Carreau


Context (Acquisition Details)
Donated by Julianna Molnar.
Event Date
Author: Lucie Carreau


Context (Production / use)
The text of the plaque reads: 'For successful propaganda work 1964/1965'. NOTE: The plaque does not have a hook or similar hanging instrument attached, It is therefore likely that it was meant as a table plaque rather than for wall mounting.
Event Date 1/6/2004
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Plaque bearing profile of Lenin and text reading “ERDEMEYNES PROPAGANDA MUNKAERT 1964 / 1965”. Metal (plaque), wood (backing).
Event Date 1/6/2004
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
A rectangular, bronze-coloured metal plaque, likely an award. It bears the profile of Lenin, with text underneath reading "Eredméńyes propaganda munkaert, 1964/65" (which roughly translates as 'effective propaganda work'). The metal plaque is mounted on a slight larger wooden board, attached with a screw that is visible from the back.
Event Date 9/5/2023
Author: Eleanor Beestin-Sheriff


FM:265080

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