Schwechat Brewery.- [Photograph Album] Brauerei in Klein-Schechat

Schwechat Brewery.- [Photograph Album] Brauerei in Klein-Schechat [sic]. Nach der Natur gezeichnet und Seiner Hochwohlgeborn Herrn August Deiglmaier [sic] Dankbar Gewidmet von Georg Wieninger 1881 [title from upper cover], photograph album reproducing drawings of views of the brewery at Klein-Schwechat, comprising photographs of calligraphic title "Erinnerung an Klein-Schwechat" and 22 views, 7 double-page, all mounted on thick card, views with neat manuscript captions in ink, original ornate dark claret morocco with nine sunken panels tooled in gilt and blind, spine gilt, g.e., preserved in original drop-front box with lid (rubbed, splits to joints), oblong 4to (c.230 x 330mm.), [Klein-Schwechat], 1881. *** Presentation album of photographs of drawings of the celebrated brewery at Klein-Schwechat, founded in 1632 and today one of the leading breweries of Austria. The album was prepared for the renowned Viennese brewer August Deiglmayer (1827-83), who was at that time managing director of the brewery and one of the great innovators of 19th century brewing. The drawings were executed at the request of Georg Wieninger (1832-87), scion of the Schärding family of brewers, and depict the imperial-style buildings, resembling a grand country estate more than a brewery.

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