German Regional Travel & Family Album, 1925-34

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number1004073
AuctionThe Bagale Collection, Session III - Wartime Militaria
DateAugust 15, 2026 at 6:05 PM MDT
Auction house345 Auction
LocationPueblo West, Colorado

This meticulously maintained photo album documents a decade of German regional travel and domestic life from 1925 to 1934. The 9" x 13" album is housed in a vibrant, yellow-and-teal patterned textile cover, secured with a classic cord binding. Across 25 pages, the collection contains 166 original silver-gelatin photographs featuring neatly handwritten white-ink captions. The narrative spans various high-altitude and rural destinations, including specific visual records of the Mellerhütte (1925), Karwendelhütte, and Landhaus Theuerdank (1927). Additional highlights include scenic views of Obergruna (1930) and maritime snapshots of naval vessels such as the Willem Barentsz and the cruiser Emden. The collection captures a rare, candid transition of German society from the mid-Weimar Republic into the early interwar period, showcasing everything from agrarian farm life and local architectural landmarks to leisure travel and family gatherings. OT

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