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Vintage WPA Museum Extension Project Cave Dwelling Plaster Model
This is an original plaster dioramas produced in the 1930s by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) Museum Extension Project. These models were created as educational tools for schools and libraries, designed to provide visual history and science lessons during the Great Depression. The program employed artists and craftsmen to create high-quality architectural and anthropological miniatures, making this a significant piece of New Deal era history.
The model is titled Cave Dwelling and features a textured rock exterior with a cutaway view showing the interior cavern. It retains its original stamped WPA District marking on the back.
Please inspect all provided photos closely to understand the current condition. This item shows visible wear consistent with its age, including paint loss, chips to the plaster, and surface abrasions. The piece is sold as-is, reflecting its history as a used educational artifact.
Dimensions
Height: 6 inches
Base: 9.75 inches x 7.5 inches
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WPA model, 1930s decor, Museum Extension Project, New Deal era, plaster diorama, vintage educational, historical artifact, cave dwelling, antique plaster, depression era art
