The GDR summarised in objects, scientifically analysed and historically classified. The first of the three volumes in the exclusive "GDR in Objects" series presents 1,200 objects from the German Democratic Republic on the themes of everyday life, home and consumption on 400 pages. They all come from the collection of the DDR Museum, which is the world's largest museum collection on the subject with over 300,000 artefacts, and were curated for this illustrated book by the museum's collection experts.
This extensive selection of objects from four decades is supplemented by texts by contemporary witness and scientific director of the DDR Museum, Dr Stefan Wolle, and business author Quirin Graf Adelmann v. A. The authors provide entertaining and informative insights into everyday life and the economic and product history of this bygone state. A total of 34 objects are highlighted on their own double-page spread due to their special significance and exciting history.
ISBN: 978-3-93-980146-7
This extensive selection of objects from four decades is supplemented by texts by contemporary witness and scientific director of the DDR Museum, Dr Stefan Wolle, and business author Quirin Graf Adelmann v. A. The authors provide entertaining and informative insights into everyday life and the economic and product history of this bygone state. A total of 34 objects are highlighted on their own double-page spread due to their special significance and exciting history.
ISBN: 978-3-93-980146-7