Friedrich Ludwig Jahn

Catalog No. 735

Pottery or stoneware, relief, 0.5L, pewter lid.

Text:
�Bleibet treu der Turneri,
bleibt frisch, fromm, froh & frei.�

(Stay true to gymnastics,
remain fresh, pius, happy & free.)

Friedrich Ludwig Jahn (1778-1852), or �Turnvater Jahn�, is credited with responsibility for the rebirth of gymnastics in Germany during the early 19th century, and for development of gymnastics equipment such as the parallel bars and pommel horse.

Price Ranges
Full-color: $60-$80
Ltd-color: $50-$70

     
     
MR 735
MR 735

 
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