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19th Century Costumes of Altenburg, Kretschmer, Chromolithograph on Paper, 1870
$145
€130 · £110
Original print, not a reproduction.
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- Date
- 1870
- Sheet size
- 12.4 × 9.4 in (31.5 × 23.88 cm)
- Condition
- Good
- Wardrobe
- Folk finery
- Era
- 1870 to 1900, Bustle
- Stock no.
- f_26401952
Antique print, titled: 'Altenburg.' - This original antique print shows the costumes of Germany; Altenburg. This original antique print originates from: 'Deutsche Volkstrachten. Original-Zeichnungen mit erklärendem Tekst' by Albert Kretschmer, published in Leipzig 1870.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Albert Kretschmer' after an anonymous artist. Albert Kretschmer (27 February 1825, 11 July 1891) was a German professor, painter, costumes researcher and chairman of Schauspielhaus Berlin.
Technic: Chromolithograph with hand finishing on vellin (wove) paper.
Condition: Good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Date: 1870
Overall size: 9.4 x 12.4 inch
Image size: 7.8 x 10.6 inch
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