Lederhosen Collection

Drawing on Door, 1887. Creator: A. Rinder
Drawing on Door, 1887

Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria. Sunday 22 June 2014. Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull Racing, wears local gear. World Copyright: Steven Tee/LAT Photographic. ref: Digital Image _L4R0005

Tyrolean Austrian Musicians and Singers. The band features a Harpist, an accordion player and a Guitarist. Date: circa 1950s

Germany, Bavaria, Munich, Shop Display of Traditional Bavarian Clothing

In the Kitchen, 1901 (oil on panel)
487583 In the Kitchen, 1901 (oil on panel) by Kauffman, Hugo Wilhelm (1844-1915); 36.8x45.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Das Schlupferl (chromolitho)
3621782 Das Schlupferl (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Das Schlupferl. Illustration from Franz Hoffmanns Deutscher Jugendfreund)

Moss bridge in a bog in Upper Bavaria (chromolitho)
2788890 Moss bridge in a bog in Upper Bavaria (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moss bridge in a bog in Upper Bavaria)

Front cover of The Sketch featuring engaged couple, actress Frances Doble, and sir Anthony Lindsay-Hogg wearing rather bizarre and ill-advised costume

Traditional Austrian dancers and band - Innsbruck
Traditional Austrian National dancers and band - Innsbruck, Austria. The Funny Wipptaler Date: circa 1910s

Interior of a Weinstube (oil on canvas)
989256 Interior of a Weinstube (oil on canvas) by Felgentreff, Paul (1854-1933); 87x120.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a Weinstube. Paul Felgentreff (1854-1933). Oil on canvas

Picking alpine dianthus (chromolitho)
2782614 Picking alpine dianthus (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picking alpine dianthus. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

The Schuhplattler Dance (colour litho)
3096511 The Schuhplattler Dance (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Schuhplattler Dance. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Traditional Pentecost celebrations in old Bavaria (chromolitho)
2788733 Traditional Pentecost celebrations in old Bavaria (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Traditional Pentecost celebrations in old Bavaria)

A Tavern Scene, 1875 (oil on panel)
487585 A Tavern Scene, 1875 (oil on panel) by Kauffman, Hugo Wilhelm (1844-1915); 40x31.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Members of a Bavarian band performing wearing traditional Bavarian dress during a night out in Ruhpolding near Munich. May 1975

Bavarian couples in traditional dress dancing on stage during a night out in Ruhpolding near Munich. May 1975

Tyrol, from Worlds Dudes series (N31) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Couple in traditional dress, Sankt Lambrecht, Styria, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Couple in traditional dress, Sankt Lambrecht, Styria, Austria, c1935. Woman in wide-brimmed hat, and man wearing lederhosen, from the village of Sankt Lambrecht

Newlyweds in traditional costume, Carinthia, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Newlyweds in traditional costume, Carinthia, Austria, c1935. Man wearing lederhosen, and woman in dirndl skirt, from the state of Carinthia

Musicians, Tyrol, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Musicians, Tyrol, Austria, c1935. Men from the Tyrol region of Austria in traditional dress, playing a harp and an accordion. From " Osterreich - Land Und Volk", (Austria, Land and People)

Oberammergau, Germany viewed from the Laberjoch
Oberammergau, Germany viewed from the slopes of the Laberjoch (1600+m above!!!). Date: 1930s

Traditional costume, South Germany, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Bavarian Peasant, 1809. Artist: W Dickes
Bavarian Peasant, 1809. The dress of a Bavarian peasant consists of a grey shooting jacket, green waistcoat and a broad belt of ornamented leather round the waist

ELLIS ISLAND: MAN, c1905. Portrait of Wilhelm Schleich, a Bavarian miner at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, c1905

Young Woman Playing a Zither (oil on panel)
BAL98621 Young Woman Playing a Zither (oil on panel) by Ostersetzer, Carl (1850-1914); 20.7x26.3 cm; Private Collection; Gemalde Mensing; German, out of copyright

Declaration of Love (oil on canvas)
XKH150117 Declaration of Love (oil on canvas) by Schmid, Matthias (1835-1923); 65x53 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright possible copyright restrictions apply

German Bavarian Mother mends her young sons sock
Jolly German Bavarian Mother mends her happy young sons sock Date: circa 1910s

Postcard of Oberammergauer Bauerntheater. ca. 1914, OBERAMMERGAUER BAUERNTHEATER

IMMIGRANTS: CASTLE GARDEN. Registering newly arrived German immigrants at Castle Garden, New York City. Wood engraving, American, 1866

MOTHER AND CHILD, 1850. The First Pants. Steel engraving, American, c1850

Duchess Karl-Theodor with German Crown Prince
The Infanta Maria Jose of Portugal (Duchess Karl-Theodor - 1857-1943) (second wife of Duke Karl-Theodor in Bavaria ) at a stag hunt in Bavaria with her sons

Elderly Bavarian man wearing lederhosen
Elderly Bavarian man wearing traditional lederhosen - Munich, Germany. 2010

Traditional German Men
Three German (possibly Bavarian) men in traditional costume, two of them in lederhosen. Date: 1930s

German Hunting man and Barmaid - Stuttgart
An old man wearing lederhosen (returning from the hunt) is presented with his well-earned mug of beer on a beerhall terrace by a barmaid in traditonal germanic costume - Stuttgart Date: 1898

Austrian Couple in traditional costume
Jolly Tyrol Austrian Couple in traditional attire standing in front of a studio mountain backdrop - slightly sickly... Date: circa 1910s

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"Lederhosen: A Timeless Tradition of Bavarian Charm and Alpine Culture" Step into the enchanting world of lederhosen, where rich history meets vibrant culture. This iconic garment has been a symbol of Bavaria's heritage for centuries, capturing the essence of Tyrolean Austrian musicians and singers in its intricate design. Dating back to 1887, when artist A. Rinder immortalized this traditional attire with his captivating drawing on a door, it has become synonymous with German pride and Munich's bustling streets adorned with shop displays showcasing authentic Bavarian clothing. In the kitchen scenes depicted in oil on panel from 1901, we witness the fusion of practicality and style as lederhosen graces the everyday lives of hardworking individuals. From Das Schlupferl's chromolitho artwork to moss bridges in Upper Bavaria, these images transport us to idyllic landscapes where lederhosen is not just an outfit but a way of life. Even The Sketch magazine recognized its allure by featuring engaged couple Frances Doble and her beloved partner on their front cover. Lederhosen transcends gender boundaries, embracing all who appreciate its timeless charm. The rhythmic movements of traditional Austrian dancers accompanied by lively bands echo through Innsbruck's streets, celebrating this cherished cultural heritage. Meanwhile, interior paintings capture cozy Weinstubes filled with laughter and camaraderie among friends donning their finest lederhosen attire. From picking alpine dianthus amidst breathtaking scenery to witnessing the energetic Schuhplattler dance captured in vivid color lithographs - each image encapsulates moments steeped in tradition that continue to thrive today. As Pentecost celebrations unfold across old Bavaria's picturesque villages portrayed through vibrant chromolithos, one cannot help but be captivated by the enduring spirit embodied within every stitch of these leather breeches. Lederhosen represents more than just a garment.