This whimsical lithograph double sided paper mache egg is in excellent condition. West Germany ceased to exist in 1990- this is most likely from the early part of its history making is a MCM item. It measures 6" X 4". The interior lining is printed with the words "Container Made in Western Germany" on a floral motif. No rips, or tares in paper inside or out. A little history: West Germany, officially known as the Federal Republic of Germany, was established on May 23, 1949, amid the geopolitical tensions of the Cold War. Its formation followed the division of Nazi Germany into four occupation zones by the Allied powers-United States, Britain, France, and the Soviet Union-after World War II. West Germany aligned with NATO and experienced rapid economic recovery, emerging as a prosperous nation with a high standard of living by the 1970s. In contrast, East Germany, while providing a reasonable standard of living by communist standards, lagged economically behind. The division of Berlin into East and West became a focal point of tension between the two blocs. Ultimately, the fall of the Soviet Union in the late 1980s led to the reunification of Germany in 1990, restoring Berlin as its capital and marking a significant milestone in European history.

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