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Harz Folk Costumes Chromolithograph Print, Village Scene, c.1875Harz Folk Costumes Chromolithograph Print, Village Scene, c.1875Harz Folk Costumes Chromolithograph Print, Village Scene, c.1875Harz Folk Costumes Chromolithograph Print, Village Scene, c.1875Harz Folk Costumes Chromolithograph Print, Village Scene, c.1875Harz Folk Costumes Chromolithograph Print, Village Scene, c.1875

Fashion & Costume · 19th century

Harz Folk Costumes Chromolithograph Print, Village Scene, c.1875

€ 200

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-14222-28
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 overall condition. Light toning and occasional spotting in margins, image strong and intact.

About this sheet

Harz Folk Costumes, Germany, Village Scene, c.1875

A detailed village scene showing multiple figures wearing traditional costume from the Harz Mountains region. Men, women, and children are shown interacting within a rural setting, providing a layered view of everyday dress and social life.

The Harz region, located in central Germany, maintained strong regional traditions, and its costumes varied according to occupation and local custom. This plate is particularly valued for its narrative richness and density of ethnographic information.

Produced in the 1870s after Albert Kretschmer and published by J. G. Bach in Leipzig, the print combines documentary precision with strong decorative presence.

Good overall condition. Light toning and occasional spotting in margins, image strong and intact.

FRAMING AND MATTING SUGGESTIONS:
Warm walnut frame with a generous cream or light taupe mat; suitable for hallways, libraries, or studies.

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Harz Folk Costumes Chromolithograph Print, Village Scene, c.1875
Harz Folk Costumes Chromolithograph Print, Village Scene, c.1875
1875 · Ref. BG-14222-28 · € 200
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