Fashion & Costume · 19th century
€ 220
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Age-related toning. Minor wear and soiling, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
Antique print titled 'Pommern - Weitzacker'. This original antique print shows the costumes of Germany; Pomerania; Weitzacker.
Albert Kretschmer (27 February 1825 – 11 July 1891) was a German professor, painter, costumes researcher and chairman of Schauspielhaus Berlin.
The print titled "Pommern - Weitzacker" showcases the traditional costumes of the Pomerania region, specifically Weitzacker in Germany. The work originates from "Deutsche Volkstrachten. Original-Zeichnungen mit erklärendem Text" ("German National Costumes. Original Drawings with Explanatory Text"), which was published by Albert Kretschmer in Leipzig in 1870.
Albert Kretschmer was renowned for his detailed research and depiction of historical costumes and was a significant figure in the documentation of cultural and traditional attire. His works are highly valued for their historical accuracy and artistic merit, providing insight into the regional clothing styles of 19th-century Germany.
This particular print would have been part of Kretschmer's broader efforts to capture and preserve the diverse sartorial heritage of Germany, and it serves as an important visual record of the traditional dress in Pomerania during that period. The illustration is not just a representation of clothing but also conveys a sense of the social interactions and cultural context of the era.
