Greifbare Erinnerungen. Historische Souvenirs jenseits des Tourismus
In the organizer's words:
Classic souvenirs were initially souvenirs from travels. Special, curious, country-specific acquisitions from the Grand Tour of aristocratic offspring in the 18th and 19th centuries now adorn the collections of many museums. The private tourism of the middle classes encouraged the production of objects created especially for this clientele. Travel memorabilia from the 19th century, in which the journey represented something exclusive and special, were mostly valuable items worth preserving. Today, souvenirs are often more or less useful little things that people buy for themselves or for friends and relatives. Sometimes, however, the curiosity or absurdity of the object is the main reason for buying it.
Beyond tourism, there are other memorabilia that stand for very personal experiences or a new stage in life, that remind us of something that has shaped the owner or that we hope will give our lives a positive turn. Three examples with a regional connection were selected for the exhibition: the wedding, military service and the Heilig-Rock pilgrimage.
This content has been machine translated.Location
Events near you
Activities near you
Popular event locations
The best event recommendations for the Rausgegangen App!
