Schlesien Collection

Hedwig of Silesia
SAINT HEDWIG (or JADWIGA) at age 12 marries herzog Heinrich von Schlesien, and at his death enters the Cister- -cian monastery they founded. She performs many miracles

Photo Riesa Elbe, barge, steamer Silesia
953605 Photo Riesa Elbe, barge, steamer Silesia by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Photo Goat neck Silesia, Empress Auguste Viktoria
948156 Photo Goat neck Silesia, Empress Auguste Viktoria by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

The weavers, 1916 Creator: Arnold Genthe
The weavers, 1916

The weavers, 1916 Creator: Arnold Genthe
The weavers, 1916

Ironworks - Schlesien
The ironworks of Die Konigshutte at Schlesien, Germany. Date: circa 1835

Vase, Silesia, c. 1899. Creators: Fritz Heckert Glass Refinery and Glassworks, Otto Thamm
Vase, Silesia, c. 1899

Vase, Silesia, c. 1900. Creators: Fritz Heckert Glass Refinery and Glassworks, Otto Thamm
Vase, Silesia, c. 1900

Goblet with Cover, Silesia, c. 1750. Creator: Christopher Gottfried Schneider
Goblet with Cover, Silesia, c. 1750

Covered Goblet (Pokal) with Musicians, Silesia, 1730 / 40. Creator: Unknown
Covered Goblet (Pokal) with Musicians, Silesia, 1730/40

Wheellock Gun of Tschinke Form, Teschen, 1650. Creator: Unknown
Wheellock Gun of Tschinke Form, Teschen, 1650

Cup, Silesia, c. 1760. Creator: Unknown
Cup, Silesia, c. 1760

Mace, Poland, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Mace, Poland, 17th century

Cruet, Silesia, c. 1750. Creator: Unknown
Cruet, Silesia, c. 1750

Wheellock Birding Rifle (Tschinke), Silesia, 1650 / 60. Creator: Unknown
Wheellock Birding Rifle (Tschinke), Silesia, 1650/60

Wheellock Birding Rifle (Tschinke), Teschen, 1640 / 60. Creator: Unknown
Wheellock Birding Rifle (Tschinke), Teschen, 1640/60

Wheellock Rifle, Germany, first half of 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Wheellock Rifle, Germany, first half of 17th century

Coats of arms from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, from Heraldischer Atlas
CHT172478 Coats of arms from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, from Heraldischer Atlas by the artist, 1899 (colour litho) by Strohl

View of Kynsburg over the Weistritz River Valley in Silesia, late 18th-19th century

Decoration in St Valentines Church, Chechlau, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Decoration in St Valentines Church, Chechlau, (1928). 2nd Quarter of 16th Century...Detail of a painted ceiling in the nave of St. Valentines at Chechlau [Chechlo], (Silesia). After R. Borrmann

The Polish Campaign, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Polish Campaign, 1914, (c1920)....map illustrating the struggle for Warsaw, October-December (1914), showing German and Austro-Hungarian lines of advance during the First World War

In front of the town hall at Reichenbach in Silesia during the ceasefire, 1813, (1936)
In front of the town hall at Reichenbach in Silesia during the ceasefire, 4 June - 12 August 1813, (1936). Vor Dem Rathaus Zu Reichenbach I Schles

Map of Austria-Hungary, 1902. Creator: Unknown
Map of Austria-Hungary, 1902. The Austro-Hungarian Empire including Bosnia, Transylvania, Bohemia, Dalmatia, Silesia, with inset of Vienna. From The Century Atlas of the World

Riesengebirge (Schlesien) - Die Schneegruben, 1931. Artist: Kurt Hielscher
Riesengebirge (Schlesien) - Die Schneegruben, 1931. From Deutschland by Kurt Hielscher. [F. A. Brockhaus, Leipzig, 1931]

Oels (Schlesien) - Courtyard of the Castle, 1931. Artist: Kurt Hielscher
Oels (Schlesien) - Courtyard of the Castle, 1931. From Deutschland by Kurt Hielscher. [F. A. Brockhaus, Leipzig, 1931]

Aerial view of the German battleship SMS Schlesien, from a Zeppelin, c1931 (1933). The Schlesien ( Silesia ) was a pre-dreadnought battleship launched in 1906

Multiview postcards Hotels Lower Silesian Voivodeship
Multiview postcards, Hotels in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Parks in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Lubań, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, 1898, Lauban, Hotel Bellevue Lauban in Schlesien

Heinkel He116V-2 D-AJIE Schlesien
Heinkel He116V-2, D-AJIE, Schlesien, long-distance mail carrier

So sehen die polnischen Auswanderer aus, und so werdet Ihr auch aussehen, wenn Schlesien zu Polen kommt. Oberschleisier! Bleibt beim neuen Deutschland!. Poster shows a huddled group of poor refugees

Ober-Schlesien, Mittel-Schlesien, Nieder-Schlesien, Deutschland ist unsere gemeinsame Muttererde... Poster shows a tree of life with the German Imperial eagle at the base

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Schlesien, a region rich in history and craftsmanship, holds treasures that tell tales of its past. Hedwig of Silesia, a prominent figure in the region's history, left an indelible mark on its culture. The ironworks stand as a testament to the industrious nature of its people. The exquisite vases created by Fritz Heckert Glass Refinery and Glassworks, under the guidance of Otto Thamm, showcase the intricate artistry that flourished in Silesia during the late 19th century. These masterpieces transport us back to a time when beauty was captured within delicate glass forms. Centuries earlier, Christopher Gottfried Schneider crafted a goblet with cover that exudes elegance and sophistication. Its design reflects the artistic prowess prevalent in Silesia during the mid-18th century. Another covered goblet from 1730/40 depicts musicians engaging in their craft—a celebration of music's power to transcend time and connect souls across generations. Its creator remains unknown but left behind an enduring legacy through this masterpiece. A wheellock gun from Teschen dating back to 1650 showcases both innovation and craftsmanship. This weapon stands as evidence of Silesia's contribution to military technology during tumultuous times. A cup from around 1760 bears witness to anonymous hands shaping it into perfection—an emblematic representation of skilled artisans who dedicated themselves to their craft without seeking recognition for their work. Intricately designed maces from Poland harken back to the 17th century—a reminder of power wielded by those who held them while also serving as symbols representing authority and strength. Cruets made around 1750 demonstrate how even everyday objects were transformed into works of art in Silesia—testimony to its residents' appreciation for beauty in all aspects of life. Wheellock birding rifles originating from both Silesia and Teschen between 1640 and 1660 showcase the region's expertise in firearm manufacturing.