1931 American In Soviet Union USSR Illustration Clipping - Hubert Mathieu - Great Depression Era - Customs Inspection - Ready For Framing

Vintage Original 1931 American In Soviet Union USSR Illustration Clipping - Hubert Mathieu - Great Depression Era - Customs Inspection - Ready For Framing

Measures Approx. 7-1/2" Wide By 6-1/4" Tall

In Very Good Vintage Condition - Trimmed Edges, Toning Due To Age And History-Collectors Watermarked That Is Not On The Clipping. 

This 1931 Illustration By Hubert Mathieu Depicts An American Undergoing Inspection By Soviet Officials, Reflecting The Heightened Scrutiny And Cultural Differences During The Early Soviet Era. The Soviet Union, Governed By Joseph Stalin And The Communist Party, Was Undergoing Rapid Industrialization And Enforcing Strict Controls On Travel And Trade As Part Of Its First Five-Year Plan (1928–1932). The Humorous Juxtaposition Of The Rugged Soviet Officials Admiring Delicate Under Garments Highlights Cultural Contrasts And The Challenges Faced By Foreign Visitors In A Politically Tense Period. The Image Reflects Western Perceptions Of Soviet Bureaucracy And Ideological Tensions.

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