Document - Karl Hacker - Lehrbrief - Karl Hacker - 1914
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Karl Hacker – Lehrbrief, a 1914 German original Barber–Hairdresser–Wigmaker Guild Apprenticeship Certificate set (Lehrbrief) and Prüfungszeugnis from Neustadt an der Orla, in very good condition with original stamps and signatures.
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Original 1914 German Barber–Hairdresser & Wigmaker Guild Apprentice Certificate (Lehrbrief) and Examination Document (Prüfungszeugnis) – Neustadt an der Orla
Presented here is a rare, fully preserved original guild certificate set issued by the Bund Deutscher Barbier-, Friseur- und Perückenmacher-Innungen in Neustadt an der Orla, dated 6 April 1914.
This impressive historical document includes:
Lehrbrief (Apprenticeship Certificate)
Prüfungszeugnis (Final Examination Certificate)
Original guild stamps and handwritten signatures
The original hardcover folder with gold guild lettering
The certificate was issued to Paul Stemmler, born 21 September 1896, confirming the completion of his 3-year professional training under Master Theodor Rechtstaschel, and successfully passing all sections of the journeyman examination (“gut”).
The document features rich decorative artwork, detailed guild symbolism, and authentic early 20th-century typography. All writing, stamps, and signatures are original and well-preserved.
Details:
Year: 1914
Region: Germany (Thuringia, Neustadt an der Orla)
Profession: Barber / Hairdresser / Wigmaker Guild
Condition: Vintage, very good for its age; clean, legible, with strong stamping and minimal wear
Includes original protective cover
This is an exceptional piece of German guild history, highly collectible for enthusiasts of vintage documents, barbershop memorabilia, early 20th-century trades, or historical ephemera.
A rare opportunity to acquire a complete and beautifully preserved master craftsman certificate set from over 110 years ago.
Original 1914 German Barber–Hairdresser & Wigmaker Guild Apprentice Certificate (Lehrbrief) and Examination Document (Prüfungszeugnis) – Neustadt an der Orla
Presented here is a rare, fully preserved original guild certificate set issued by the Bund Deutscher Barbier-, Friseur- und Perückenmacher-Innungen in Neustadt an der Orla, dated 6 April 1914.
This impressive historical document includes:
Lehrbrief (Apprenticeship Certificate)
Prüfungszeugnis (Final Examination Certificate)
Original guild stamps and handwritten signatures
The original hardcover folder with gold guild lettering
The certificate was issued to Paul Stemmler, born 21 September 1896, confirming the completion of his 3-year professional training under Master Theodor Rechtstaschel, and successfully passing all sections of the journeyman examination (“gut”).
The document features rich decorative artwork, detailed guild symbolism, and authentic early 20th-century typography. All writing, stamps, and signatures are original and well-preserved.
Details:
Year: 1914
Region: Germany (Thuringia, Neustadt an der Orla)
Profession: Barber / Hairdresser / Wigmaker Guild
Condition: Vintage, very good for its age; clean, legible, with strong stamping and minimal wear
Includes original protective cover
This is an exceptional piece of German guild history, highly collectible for enthusiasts of vintage documents, barbershop memorabilia, early 20th-century trades, or historical ephemera.
A rare opportunity to acquire a complete and beautifully preserved master craftsman certificate set from over 110 years ago.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/ Brand
Karl Hacker
Number of Books
1
Author/ Illustrator
Karl Hacker
Title
Lehrbrief
Condition
Very good
Year
1914
Language
German
Original language
Yes
Extras
Signed
Country of Origin
Germany
Autographed by a famous person
No
Military Context
No
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