Vintage German Roots

They left their countries They crossed the oceans They came to America The land of freedom and liberty Our ancestors, through their hard work and strong spirit, managed to assimilate themselves into the cultural tapestry, first in their ethnic communities and then setting out in diverse ways to become the new Americans.
The things our German ancestors brought with them or sent for after arriving were typically German. Shown here are a few unique items originating from the old country.

They left their countries
They crossed the oceans
They came to America
The land of freedom and liberty

Our ancestors, through their hard work and strong spirit, managed to assimilate themselves into the cultural tapestry, first in their ethnic communities and then setting out in diverse ways to become the new Americans.

The things our German ancestors brought with them or sent for after arriving were typically German.
Shown here are a few unique items originating from the old country.

Hunter's Hat There are various forms of these hats. Frequently the hats are decorated with a coloured, corded hatband and a spray of flowers, feathers or "brush" at the side of the crown.	German Beer Steins The Germans loved their beer. These two are highly decorated and beccome prized collector items.	Memorial Card Commemorative Card mourning the death of a German young man.

Kaiser Wilhelm II Favorite Emperor of many. Here is a great photograph of Kaiser Wilhelm II, the last Emperor of Germany, King of Prussia.	German Christmas Card The Germans were printing some of the best vintage post cards in the world before WWI.	Beer Poster St. Pauli in Hamburg. The barmaids could carry many steins at once and were an icon of the beerhalls.

Pickel Helmut Designed in 1842 by King Frederick William IV of Prussia. The Pickel Helmut is made of leather. Metal helmets did not come along until World War I.	Family Sword Charles Beebe was a member of the Odd Fellows Society in Kaukauna – marked as such on the sword.	German Coin Kaiser Wilhelm silver mark coin.

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