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Antique Costume Print of a Saxon Miner in the Year 1600, Published in 1880
$135
€120 · £100
Original print, not a reproduction.
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- Date
- 1600
- Sheet size
- 11.1 × 7.8 in (28.2 × 19.9 cm)
- Condition
- Good
- Wardrobe
- Folk finery
- Era
- 1870 to 1900, Bustle
- Stock no.
- f_25894652
Antique costume print titled 'Sächsischer Bergmann um 1600'. Old print of a Saxon miner. This print originates from 'Blätter für Kostümkunde'.
Based on discoveries of silver in 1168, Freiberg developed into the centre of Ore Mountain and Saxon ore mining. A mining office (Bergamt) and master miner (Bergmeister) was mentioned here in 1241. Freiberg mining law (Bergrecht), first laid down in writing in 1307, was subsequently adopted in many other European mining regions.
Artists and Engravers: Published by Franz Lipperheide, a German publisher of fashion magazines.
Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Some wear, please study image carefully.
Date: c.1880
Overall size: 19.9 x 28.2 cm.
Image size: 0.001 x 11.1 x 17.5 cm.
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