Bread Of The Commune 1870 Souvenir Of The Siege Of Paris
French historical souvenir from the Franco-Prussian War of 1870:
Frame containing a sample of the bread during the Siege of Paris (1870-1871) when Prussian troops encircled Paris.
Bread was a daily ration, an almost exclusive food, for all besieged Parisians.
Two gilded metal medals of Napoleon III and Wilhelm I overhang the balance sheet of this period (food prices, human toll, key surrender dates).
Nice carved gilded wood bead frame, period protective glass.
Total dimensions: 18.5 x 24 cm.
Historical object in fine condition, uncommon in these dimensions.
Frame containing a sample of the bread during the Siege of Paris (1870-1871) when Prussian troops encircled Paris.
Bread was a daily ration, an almost exclusive food, for all besieged Parisians.
Two gilded metal medals of Napoleon III and Wilhelm I overhang the balance sheet of this period (food prices, human toll, key surrender dates).
Nice carved gilded wood bead frame, period protective glass.
Total dimensions: 18.5 x 24 cm.
Historical object in fine condition, uncommon in these dimensions.
260 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Good condition
Material: Painted wood
Length: 24 cm
Width: 18,5 cm
Reference (ID): 1757737
Availability: In stock
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