Erotic ephemera. Weimar Republik, 1920s-30s

(1) Eight-part folding lithograph, erotic parody of Friedrich Schiller's 'Lied der Belle', ca. 1925, diam. 22 cm. Sl. dam. but extremely rare. (See Sliggers, 2024, p. 82/83). With 22 additonal leaflets, cards etc., such as a leaflet 'Neu! Neu! Neu! Patent-Wecker, Arch & Nicker' and fake Schuster-Rechnungen. Printed matter reflecting the erotic culture and satire of the Weimar area.

*Germany, mainly Berlin, 1920s-1930s. Period of pronounced artistic and sexual liberalism, reflected in a flourishing production of erotic publications, photographs and related printed matter. Material documents the openness of urban nightlife, including prostitution and cross-dressing in private venues. (total 23)