Alsace Folk Costume, Griesheim, Traditional Dress, c.1875
€ 270
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1875
Mapmaker / artist
Albert Kretschmer (after), Leipzig, c.1875
Technique
Chromolithography
Sheet size
31.5 × 25.5 cm (12.4 × 10.0 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-14222-27
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Condition
Good condition. Minor foxing and age toning in margins, colors vivid and well preserved.
About this sheet
Alsace Folk Costume, Griesheim, Traditional Dress, c.1875
This striking chromolithograph depicts women wearing traditional costume from Griesheim in Alsace, distinguished by large black bows, layered skirts, and richly patterned textiles. The dramatic headwear and strong color contrasts make this one of the most visually arresting plates in the series.
Alsatian costume reflects a blend of German and French cultural influences, shaped by the region’s shifting political history. Kretschmer’s depiction captures both the decorative richness and the symbolic importance of the dress.
Issued in Leipzig by J. G. Bach in the 1870s, the print belongs to a landmark series documenting European regional costume with both scholarly and decorative intent.
Good condition. Minor foxing and age toning in margins, colors vivid and well preserved.
FRAMING AND MATTING SUGGESTIONS: Dark wood frame with an off-white or pale linen mat; a slightly wider mat accentuates the bold silhouette of the headwear.
