Sculpture, female shock worker, USSR (CCCP), 1950-1960s
Sculpture, female shock worker, USSR (CCCP), 1950-1960s
Details
Sculpture of a female shock worker
Presumably from the 1950s to 1960s
32,0 x 45,0 cm
3,0 kg
About this piece of art
We found the sculpture of this female shock worker in Dnipro, Ukraine. This was a sculpture to celebrate women's labour in Soviet times.
What we know about shock workers
The "Shock worker of Communist Labour" (Ударник коммунистического труда / Udarnik kommunisticheskogo truda) was an official title of honour awarded in the Soviet Union to those who displayed exemplary performance in labour discipline. It was awarded with a badge and certificate, as well as a cash prize.
The title of shock worker existed at least since the 1930s. However, its promotion was developed in the 1950s, to encourage a communist attitude towards work and the creation of the material-technical basis for the development of communism and education towards a communist society. Soviet propaganda was creating its own national mythology with the workers themselves as gods. A new breed of superheroes known as shock workers would spearhead the charge, and the bard of the revolution.
Condition guide
Condition guide
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C • Fine condition.
D • Fair condition. This item displays noticeable wear but is still presentable.
E • Poor condition. The item shows noticeable wear which is distracting; but this item is unique in some way.
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