Tank
Item
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Title
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Tank
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Short summary / description
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'Green, red, and black wooden model of a WWII Italian Fiat tank. The body of the tank is painted green and has two hatches in the front and two in the back. The turret on top has red detailing and black gun barrels. The tank tracks are black as is the drive mechanism and suspension.
Small wooden plaque on the back of the tank reads "RUBERTO DONATO / P.O.W. AL NIPOTE / FORTUNATO"; translation: "Ruberto Donato / P.O.W. His Nephew / Lucky".
a: H) 10.0" x W) 10.5" x L) 19.0"
b: H) 3.0" x W) 2.25" x D) 0.25"
c: H) 3.0" x W) 2.25" x D) 0.25"
d: H) 1.75" x W) 3.75" x D) 0.25"
e: H) 1.0" x W) 2.25" x D) 0.25".'
Courtesy of Senator John Heinz History Center
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Creative Work type
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Craft and design
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Material
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wood (plant material)
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Date of creation
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1945
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Copyright information / URL
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Courtesy of Senator John Heinz History Center
Captive Expression: The Wartime Experiences of Donato Ruberto
Ruberto, Donato
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