Costume of Altenburg III, Kretschmer, Chromolithograph on Paper, 1870

€ 120

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1870
Sheet size: 31.5 × 23.88 cm (12.4 × 9.4 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: PCT-62916

About this sheet

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 10.5 inch

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