ZLOTORYJA, LEGNICA, LEGNICKIE POLA, JAWOR, PAWŁOWICE WIELKIE. An album belonging to an inhabitant of Zlotoryja (as indicated by the number of entries - 15) with the initials G. E. H., most likely her name was Hischfelder. The entries are from the years 1818-1831. There are 19 entries from Legnica and Legnickie Pole. from Jawor - 5, from Pawlowice Wielkie near Jawor - 6, and one each from other villages near Jawor, such as Budziszów Wielki, Bezdroże Małe and Duże. In addition, entries from Szczęśnik near Złotoryja, Zawonia near Trzebnica, Mańczyce, Oleśnica, Wrocław, etc. A unique source for the social history of Zlotorya, Legnica, Jawor and nearby towns. Nice binding, with gilt bordering, with owner's initials and date 1818, damaged spine, additionally covered with period cardboard and case; condition db; dimensions 110x180 mm. Price: 1200 zloty
The stammbuch was created in the years when it was one of the forms of social life and was most successful in Europe. This art was practiced by the wealthier part of society, in this case the Lower Silesian bourgeoisie. In the manner characteristic of Romanticism, 3 illustrations were done in ink and watercolor.
