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FRONTISPIECE

In the 17th century, portrait books of scholars became especially popular. Jean-Jacques Boissard’s portraits, which debuted in Frankfurt/Main between 1697-1599, became very well known. FRONTISPIECE, Jean Jacques Boissard: Bibliotheca chalcographica illustrium virtute […],  Heidelberg 1669, State and University Library of Göttingen

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JHERING IN TRANSFORMATION

JHERING IN TRANSFORMATIONThe series of different cartes de visite of the lawyer Rudolf von Jhering allow a comparative view of his aging process. RUDOLF VON JHERING (1818–1892)Professor of Law date unknown (2nd half of the 19th century), Carte de Visite, State and University Library of Göttingen, Voit Collection RUDOLF VON JHERING (1818–1892)Professor of Lawdate unknown

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GÖTTINGEN’S PHOTOGRAPHERS

GÖTTINGEN’S PHOTOGRAPHERS There was great demand for cartes de visite depicting scientists at the University of Göttingen. The photo salons of Bernard Petri and Wilhelm Grape were particularly active in the cartes de visite business. LUDWIG PRANDTL (1875–1953) Professor of Applied Mechanics date unknown (1st half of the 20th century), Carte de Visite State and

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PERSONAL DEDICATION

PERSONAL DEDICATION Cartes de visite were passed from hand to hand, often with a personal inscription from the giver. RICHARD ABEGG (1869–1910) Scientific research assistant of physics Professor Walther Nernst, date unknown (2nd half of the 19th century) Carte de Visite (back page) State and University Library of Göttingen, Voit Collection HEINRICH AUGUST RUDOLF GRISEBACH

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