Title:
Württemberg – Mähningen Folk Costume, Germany, A. Varady & Co., circa 1870s
Description:
Original albumen stereoview depicting men and women in traditional rural costume from Württemberg, Germany, specifically identified in manuscript as “Mähningen.” Two men stand beside a large haystack, wearing fur hats, vests, and high boots, each holding agricultural tools. Two seated women in aprons and bodices engage in needlework or conversation. Issued as part of the “Deutsche Volkstrachten” (German Folk Costumes) series by A. Varady & Co., Basel. A finely posed and well-preserved example illustrating regional attire and rural life in the late 19th century.
Photographer/publisher:
A. Varady & Co., Basel
Period/date:
Circa 1870s
Dimensions:
Approx. 17.5 x 8.5 cm
Condition:
Very good; mild surface wear and slight toning, excellent detail.
Reverse:
Reverse blank.
Keywords:
folk costume, Württemberg, agriculture, haystack, Germany
Shipping Information:
Shipping: EUR 5 for one stereoview, EUR 10 for any number of stereoviews worldwide.