Vintage Bakelite Figurine Souvenir of Krosno Poland. Polish buying Folk Costume Male Figurine. 1930s. Pre World War II.

Vintage Bakelite Souvenir of Krosno Poland. Male figure in a traditional Polish Folk Costume. 1930s. Pre-War.

Painted Bakelite Souvenir of Poland Figurine, decked out in traditional folk wear clothing. The carved and hand painted figure and base are made of yellow bakelite.
The word "Krono" is painted on the base.
We have had many of these from various Eastern European cities over the years. This would have been an inexpensive souvenir, probably dating to the 1930s (Pre-WWII).

Condition is very nice, please view our photos at the full size to see details. No noted issues. No cracks, chips, or crazing noted.

**The last photo is a grouping we recently acquired, and are offering individually in our Etsy Shop (search bakelite figurine).

About 2" wide by 4" tall.

Notably Krosno is the site of the first oil well in the world.

According to Wikipedia;
"In the period between the wars Krosno evolved gradually into an important industrial centre: a licence was issued to establish a flax straw breaking plant and a linen weaving plant buying, in the 1920s Polish Glass Factory, Joint-Stock Company was set up, in 1928 the construction of the airfield was begun and the aviation school was moved to Krosno from Bydgoszcz, in the 1930s the hangars were erected. The prosperous development of Krosno was interrupted by World War II. The machinery and equipment of the glass factory, the refinery and the flax processing plant were stolen or devastated. The Krosno industry was completely ruined."

German occupation lasted from 8 September 1939 to 11 September 1944. In September 1944, almost immediately after liberation, the reconstruction of the industry, destroyed during World War II, began."