Title:
Sanssouci Die historische Mühle, Germany – J.F. Stiehm, ca. 1880s
Description:
Original albumen stereoview titled “Sanssouci. Die historische Mühle.” The image shows the Historic Mill near Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam, Germany. The distinctive Dutch-style windmill is seen behind trees and adjacent buildings. The photograph captures the wooden gallery and sails of the mill, which was originally built in the 18th century and became a landmark associated with Frederick the Great. The mount is printed with the publisher’s imprint “Phot. und Verl. von J.F. Stiehm. Berlin 1884.”
Photographer/Publisher:
J.F. Stiehm, Berlin
Period/Date:
Circa 1880s
Dimensions:
Approximately 17.5 x 8.5 cm
Condition:
Very good; minimal age toning.
Keywords:
Sanssouci, Potsdam, windmill, Prussia, architecture
Photographer Biography:
J.F. Stiehm was a photographer and publisher active in Berlin, Germany, in the late 19th century. He issued stereoscopic views of German cities, palaces, and monuments.
His works were distributed on printed mounts, often dated and numbered.
Shipping Information:
Shipping: EUR 5 for one stereoview, EUR 10 for any number of stereoviews worldwide.