Antique print titled 'Kind'. Costume print of Västergötland, Sweden. This print originates from 'Ett år i Sverige' by J.G. Sandberg.
Västergötland is home to Gothenburg, the second largest city in Sweden, which is situated along a short stretch of the Kattegat strait. The province is bordered by Bohuslän, Dalsland, Värmland, Närke, Östergötland, Småland and Halland, as well as the two largest Swedish lakes Vänern and Vättern. Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden is Duchess of Västergötland.
Artists and Engravers: Published by Sandberg, Grafström & Forsell.
Condition: Fair/good, general age-related toning. Some foxing and staining, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
Date: c.1864 Overall size: 21 x 27 cm. Image size: 13 x 15 cm.
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