Gymnastics Symbols

Catalog No. 1727

Pottery or stoneware, relief, 2.0L, pewter lid.

Text:
“Gut Heil!”
(Good health!)
“Frisch, Fromm, Fröhlich, Frei!”
(Fresh, Pious, Happy, Free!)

The central figure in this design is Friedrich Ludwig Jahn (1778-1852), or “Turnvater Jahn”, who is credited with responsibility for the rebirth of gymnastics in Germany during the early 19th century, and with organizing the first German gymnastics clubs (Turn Vereine), represented by the “4F” symbol above his portrait.

Price Ranges
Full-color: $200-$300
Ltd-color: $175-$250

     
     
MR 1727
MR 1727

 
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