Vintage Framed Hand-Colored Print "Rakholder-Studa" Laborer Carrying Brushwood
Item Number: 217
Time Left: 5h 6m
Opening Bid: $15
Value: $50
Online Close: Aug 10, 2025 12:00 PM PDT
Bid History: 0 bids
Description
This charming vintage hand-colored print depicts a laborer called "Räckholder-Studä" carrying a large bundle of brushwood on his back. He wears traditional 18th-century attire and carries a walking stick. The German text reads:
"Er trägt heut Stauden in die Stadt, Dient morn in Holland als Soldat"
("He is carrying bushes into the city today, serves tomorrow in Holland as a soldier.")
A vivid representation of historical seasonal work and soldier conscription in German-speaking Europe.
Dimensions:
Print size: approximately 5 x 7 inches
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition with vibrant colors and minimal frame wear.
Ideal for:
Collectors of European folk art, occupational prints, and historical costume studies.
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