Jewish Clothing from Fürth

Johannes Alexander Böner

1705

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Drawing of six people wearing various clothing styles, including ruffs, dresses, and cloaks.

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Johannes Alexander Böner

1647–1720

Johannes Alexander Böner was an engraver, etcher, draftsman, and art dealer in Nuremberg. He was a student of the Dutch draftsman and engraver Matthias van Somer. Böner was especially known for his prints of Nuremberg cityscapes and people in costume.

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Fürth, Holy Roman Empire (Fürth, Germany)

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Jewish Clothing from Fürth

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