Diorama
- Object Name:
- Diorama
- Object ID:
- 1991.087.03
- Date:
- 1930-1940
- Description:
- Diorama, forest fire, in glass-enclosed wooden display case. Two separate scenes, one on each side, separated by hand-lettered title, colored black and red: "from a / BUTT / not a / BOMB". Left scene shows cigarette among autumn leaves. Right scene shows charred forest with animal skull. Glass on two sides and top of each section. Three panes cracked. Plywood case, painted white. Came in a packing crate with shipping label addressed to U.S. Forest Service in Laconia, NH. Also, came with pamphlet regarding smoking in forest.
- Material:
- Wood
Glass
Paper - Dimensions:
- H-9.625 W-25.75 D-7 inches
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
- Subjects:
- Forest fires, Cigarettes, Skulls, Fire prevention, Smoking
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