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Carl von Lang-Puchhof thoroughbred racehorse portrait album

 Item — Ledger: 1
Identifier: MSS 16136

Scope and Contents Note

The von Lang-Puchhof album (1891-1911; 0.25 cubic feet) consists of 165 racehorse photographs from a golden age of European racing before breeding was disrupted by the Great War. Most of the photographs are of mares, often with foals, in each case fully named with the identity of the sire provided. Two additional photographs are mounted on boards and laid in. The album was apparently compiled by or for owner and breeder, Carl von Lang-Puchhof....

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Dates

  • Creation: 1891-1911

Language of Materials

Materials are in German.

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research use.

Biographical Note

Carl von Lang-Puchhof was a German horse-breeder in the late-19th/early-20th century.

Source: Materials within collection.

Extent

0.25 Cubic Feet (1 album)

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