Deutsche Volkstrachten. Eine Sammlung Deutscher Trachtenbilder. (German Traditional Costume. A Collection of German Folk Costume Pictures). by GERMAN FOLK COSTUMES) Skarbina, Helmut (illus) - No date. Ca. 1930s?

Koln am Rhein.: Verlag Haus Neuerburg GMBH.. No date. Ca. 1930s?. Collectors’ Book, 11 3/4 x 9 inches, 54 pp., used to house 198 cigarette cards depicting, in color, German folk costumes representative of various regions of the country. Each folk costume is accompanied by a brief text. The book is organized under five regional headings, each of which is preceded by a color map of the area. Discoloration to front and rear covers, scuffing and short tear to spine. Cards, overall, in very good condition, with a handful showing wear. Maps in excellent condition. An uncommon and complete collection. The introduction explains that traditional German peasants' dress was (though colorful) influenced less by fashion than by climate and work requirements, while also reflecting the "soul of the people". Now, in this time of radio and aeroplanes, people look back on old costumes with curiosity. The collection is intended to preserve a vanishing beauty - after all, "it is characteristic of our decade, to hold tight to passing things and customs". .