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Vintage 1989 Russian Matryoshka Nesting Dolls 8-Piece Set – Leningrad, USSR OriginItem Specifics:
• Product: Hand-Painted Russian Nesting Dolls (Matryoshka / Babushka)
• Era/Year: Vintage 1989 (Dated September 8, 1989)
• Origin: Leningrad, Russia (USSR / Soviet Union)
• Material: Turned Wood, Hand-Painted Folk Art
• Total Pieces: 8 nested dolls totalItem Description:
Up for sale is an authentic, vintage 8-piece set of Russian Matryoshka nesting dolls. This beautiful folk art set features a classic hand-painted floral design with gold accents, vibrant headscarves, and traditional aprons.
This particular set has excellent historical value and clear provenance. The flat wooden base of the largest doll is handwritten in ink with \"LENINGRAD RUSSIA\", a specific price mark of \"10-00\" (rubles), and the exact calendar date \"8-9-89\" (September 8, 1989). This firmly places its creation in the late Soviet era (Glasnost period), just two years before the city reverted to its original name, Saint Petersburg.**Condition Details & Fit Notes (Please READ)**:
• Main/Largest Outer Doll: The largest outer doll will not fully close/seal together. Due to the natural aging of the vintage wood, the two halves do not fit together cleanly.
• Remaining Inner Dolls: The remaining 7 inner dolls are all intact, fit together cleanly, and work very well.
• Aesthetic Condition: The hand-painted finishes, details, and color pigments remain remarkably bright and sharp across the entire set. There is minor surface wear consistent with an authentic vintage item from 1989.Please carefully review all photos to check the visual condition, sizing proportions, and the historical markings on the bottom.
