1888 Chromolithograph Hairstyle Collar Magistrate Wig Fashion Syroth LCH4

This is a rare original 1888 color chromolithograph which depicts a variety of religious, military, and government officials from the 17th and 18th centuries in Germany. Collars, wigs, and facial hair made up the majority of fashion rends for these robed men, each appearing more fantastical than the last.

Key Elements in Each Row

Top - 1. André Mulhldorf, professor of theology - 2. Gaspard Ziegler, professor of law - 3. Hieronymu-Petrus Stetten, magistrate of Frankfurt - 4. Jean-Christophe Thill, senator of Regensburg - 5. Military figure with a curled mustache.

Middle - 6. Conrad Peutinger, Secretary of Augsburg - 7. Jeremias Dumlez - 8. Zachary Stenglinus - 9. Jean-Jacob, magistrate of Regensburg - 10. Prince Frederick, Margrave of Baden and Hochberg - 11. Leonard Weiss, magistrate of Augsburg - 12. Conrad Widerholtius, General Officer during the Thirty Years' War.

Bottom - 13. Unknown individual - 14. Lucas Gernlerus, professor of theology - 15. Aegidius Strauch, doctor of theology - 16. Jean-Christophe Wildius, magistrate of Regensburg - 17. Emeran Syroth, magistrate of Regensburg.

CONDITION

This 123+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Chromolithograph; Color
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 13.5 inches; 25 x 34 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper has obtained an extraordinary, ultra-rare collection of original color and chromolithographs, which capture a myriad of ancient cultures and costumes from around the world. Virtually unseen individually, and from perhaps the most coveted portfolio of costumes from the 19th century, these historically important elephant folio-sized chromolithographs depict scenes and images venturing from ancient Egypt to classical Rome and Greece. Each illustration was adapted from actual artifacts and archaeological sites to define accurate representations of life during each time period; from the dainty Orient to the tribes of Oceania, there are beautiful illustrations for all, each more unique than the next.

Please note that the full original supporting documents for this original piece, shown in the additional pictures attached to the listing, are included and will be shipped with this original.

The originals offered are from the first edition of RacinetÕs masterwork on costumes of the world. Many have been heightened in gold and silver. The full color chromolithographs are some of the most spectacular we have procured. The duotone chromolithographs are stunning and impeccably preserved. Each piece from the collection is in museum-quality condition.

Keywords specific to this image: historical, beard, curl, tabbed collar, collar, lace, ruff, costume

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