Vintage Soviet Safety Poster 1978 – Use Chip Deflectors, Lathe Operator Art
Vintage Soviet Safety Poster 1978 – Use Chip Deflectors, Lathe Operator Art
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- Free tracked shipping — already included in the price
- Ships within 1–2 business days
- Tracked parcel from Ukraine (Ukrposhta)
- 30-day returns (buyer pays return shipping)
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- One of a kind: only one available
About this piece
Original vintage Soviet safety poster from 1978 by Mashinostroenie: a lathe operator in goggles and the slogan Use Chip Deflectors. Ships from Ukraine.
From the seller's notes
This original vintage Soviet safety poster was printed in 1978 for machine shops and industrial plants to promote safety rules for lathe operators. It features a bold mid-century graphic of a worker wearing safety goggles and the slogan “Use Chip Deflectors” (also translated as “Use Chip Breakers”).
Item Details
- Type: Industrial safety poster
- Slogan: “Use Chip Deflectors”
- Publisher: Mashinostroenie
- Print Year: Approved for printing in late 1977, distributed in 1978
- Print Run: 127,000 copies
- Dimensions: Standard Soviet large-format educational poster (see photo with a hand for scale)
- Material: Paper
- Country of Manufacture: USSR
Condition
Good vintage condition with vibrant colors. There are minor tears, creases and wear along the edges and corners, consistent with age and historical use; the poster was likely used in a factory or technical school. The paper has a natural age patina and minor horizontal creases from storage. The reverse is clean, without significant stains or heavy marks. Please view all photos carefully.
About This Piece
Mashinostroenie (“Machine Building”) was the Moscow publisher behind much of the Soviet engineering literature, including large series of workplace safety posters. Designed to be understood in a second on a noisy shop floor, these posters relied on expressive characters, strong color and short commands, and today they read as fine examples of late Soviet graphic design.
This vintage Soviet safety poster will appeal to collectors of Soviet memorabilia, industrial decor and graphic design, and it makes a striking framed piece for a workshop, garage, office or loft.
Shipping
Carefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.
Worldwide shipping from Ukraine. Every order is carefully packed — fragile items are packed separately — and shipped via Ukrposhta with a tracking number.
- Worldwide delivery: typically 2–4 weeks
- Package tracking is included when offered by the carrier
For returns, see the Return Policy tab.
Returns & Refunds
I want you to be happy with every piece you buy from Soviet Vintage Store. If something is not right, you can return it within 30 days of delivery.
How to return an item
- Email me at vladimirchuprina1971@gmail.com or message me on WhatsApp (+380 50 258 5695) within 30 days of delivery. Please include your order number and the reason for the return.
- I will confirm the return and reply with instructions. Items sent back without contacting me first cannot be accepted.
- The item must be returned in the same condition you received it, with all parts, accessories and original packaging that came with it.
- Return shipping is paid by the buyer. Please use a tracked shipping service and pack the item carefully — vintage pieces are fragile, and I can't refund items damaged on the way back.
Return address
Soviet Vintage Store
Pavlograd, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, 51453, Ukraine
(I will confirm the full address and recipient name by email when your return is approved.)
Damaged or not as described
Please inspect your order when it arrives. If an item arrives damaged or is significantly different from its description, contact me within 30 days of delivery with photos of the item and the packaging, and we will agree on a fair solution — a refund, a partial refund or a return.
Refunds
Once I receive and inspect the returned item, I will let you know whether the refund is approved. Approved refunds are issued to your original payment method within 10 business days. Your bank or card company may need extra time to post the refund. The original shipping was free, so there is nothing to deduct for it; import duties or taxes you paid in your country are not refundable by me.
Exchanges
Most items are one of a kind, so exchanges usually aren't possible. Return the item for a refund and place a new order for the piece you want.
Payments in this store are processed by Western Bid, Inc. (see our Terms of Service). Questions about a return? Write to me any time: vladimirchuprina1971@gmail.com.
Original Soviet object
Authentic item from the USSR period, not a reproduction.
Honest condition
Wear, marks and working status are described, not hidden.
Photographed as is
What you see in the photos is exactly what you receive.
Packed with care
Fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed separately.
Tracked shipping
Free tracked shipping from Ukraine. Dispatched within 1–2 business days.
30-day returns
Return within 30 days of delivery; the buyer pays return shipping.
Original Soviet objects · Described honestly
Condition guide
- New old stockUnused, from old warehouse stock
- ✓ Used vintageThis item
- As-is / for partsSold untested or not working
Care & handling
- Keep away from direct sunlight and humidity.
- Store flat or rolled loosely; avoid folding along new lines.
- Frame with UV-protective glass for display.
- Handle with clean, dry hands.
Frequently asked questions
Is this item authentic?
Yes. I sell original vintage items, not reproductions. If an item's age or origin is uncertain, I say so clearly in the description.
How is the item packed?
I pack every item myself. Fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed separately.
How long does shipping to the US take?
Shipping is free — it is included in the price. I dispatch within 1–2 business days from Ukraine via Ukrposhta with a tracking number; delivery to the US typically takes 2–4 weeks. Import duties, if any, are paid by the buyer.
Can I return the item?
Yes. You can return an item within 30 days of delivery; the buyer pays return shipping. Contact me first and I will send the return details. See the Refund Policy for details.
Can I make an offer?
Yes — use the “Make an offer” link next to the price. If I accept, you'll receive a secure checkout link at the agreed price.