Postcard Easter Chodsko traditions J Douba ethnography (M8504)

Catalog number: M8504

Easter postcards – Chodsko, tradition, J. Douba, ethnography

An Easter postcard with an ethnographic motif based on a painting by J. Douba depicts a traditional custom from the Chodsko region. The obverse depicts a man in a traditional costume receiving traditionally decorated eggs from girls during the Easter holidays. The scene takes place in a rural yard with typical cottages in the background. The postcard was sent and contains handwritten text and a stamp from Austria-Hungary. On the reverse side, in addition to the address, there is a short description of the tradition. A beautiful collector's item representing the Czech countryside and traditions of the early 20th century.

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