Vtg B&W Snapshot German Boys Gathering Idar-Oberstein Achatschleiferei 1953
Vernacular Snapshot

Vtg B&W Snapshot German Boys Gathering Idar-Oberstein Achatschleiferei 1953

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Condition
Used
Format
Vernacular Snapshot · c. 1888–1970s
Listing location
Wichita, Kansas, US
Item ID
398422666890
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Vtg B&W Snapshot German Boys Gathering Idar-Oberstein Achatschleiferei 1953

This authentic B&W snapshot captures a candid gathering of German boys positioned near the famous Achatschleiferei in Idar-Oberstein. The scene reflects the post-war atmosphere of 1953, showcasing the youth against the backdrop of a region renowned for its historic gemstone industry.

Collectors of mid-century German social history will appreciate this glimpse into 1953 daily life. The image provides a rare, tangible connection to the Idar-Oberstein landscape, documenting a quiet moment shared by these boys at the site of the traditional agate grinding works.

A rare visual record of German youth at the 1953 Achatschleiferei.
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