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A Village Wedding in the Bavarian Highlands, 1876. Creator: Unknown
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A Village Wedding in the Bavarian Highlands, 1876. Creator: Unknown
A Village Wedding in the Bavarian Highlands, 1876. Dowry-Waggon before the Bridegroom's House; Salting the Soup; Marriage Procession...on the eve of the complete celebration, the bride's dowry is conveyed to the bridegroom's house in a cart...gaily decked with ribbons. It contains household furniture, the nuptial bed and bedclothes, the wife's spinning-wheel, a linen-chest...On the wedding-day [the bride] comes with a procession from her father's house, escorted by the bridesmaids and the Kranzlherrn, or wreath-bearers, young men of her own family, with her parents...friends and neighbours, all wearing white ribbon bows and sprigs of rosemary...When she is conducted to her new home...the cook meets her with a bowl of soup, and asks her to taste it and salt it to her liking. This she does, by way of a commencement of housekeeping authority'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876
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A Village Wedding in the Bavarian Highlands, 1876
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is an enchanting and evocative image capturing the essence of a traditional Bavarian wedding ceremony. The scene unfolds on the eve of the celebration, with the bride's dowry being conveyed to the bridegroom's house in a beautifully decorated bullock cart. The dowry, a valuable collection of household items, includes furniture, the nuptial bed and bedclothes, a spinning-wheel, and a linen-chest. The following day, the bride, escorted by her bridesmaids, young men of her family, and friends, makes her way from her father's house to her new home. She is greeted at the threshold by the cook, who offers her a bowl of soup to taste and salt to her liking, signifying the beginning of her housekeeping duties and authority. This engraving, published in the "Illustrated London News" in 1876, offers a glimpse into the customs and traditions of rural Bavarian life during the 19th century. The image is rich in detail, from the charming chalets and four-poster beds to the bridesmaids' white ribbon bows and sprigs of rosemary. The scene is further enhanced by the warm, inviting atmosphere and the sense of community and celebration that permeates the air. The creator of this enchanting image remains unknown, but it is believed to be the work of either Karl Stieler or Hermann Theodor von Schmid, both renowned German artists of the time. Regardless of the artist's identity, "A Village Wedding in the Bavarian Highlands, 1876" is a beautiful and enduring testament to the traditions and customs of rural life in 19th century Europe.
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