by Nancy | Jan 31, 2009 | Chasing Caterpillars, Miscellaneous, Research
Chld chair 1600sI saw this chair in one of the museums in Frankfurt am Main. Hmmm…looks more comfortable than chairs we have for kids today. It's a nice leather chair. With the tray it's not only good to use for feeding, but could...
by Nancy | Jan 24, 2009 | Chasing Caterpillars, Research
During my research I saw an old map view of the city of Frankfurt am Main that was engraved by Matthaus Merian, the father of Maria Sybilla Merian. On this map were the tiny figures of a (dark) crucifix with a (gold) rooster above it. This was placed to indicate the...
by Nancy | Jan 23, 2009 | Chasing Caterpillars, Miscellaneous, Research
Narrow StreetRapunzelgasschenHere are two views of narrow streets in old Frankfurt. The one on the left is a restored version of the old style; the other one is an old postcard of Rapunzel Lane. There is today a Rapunzel Lane just past the Marketplace of...
by Nancy | Jan 20, 2009 | Chasing Caterpillars, Miscellaneous, Research
The Römer, which consists of these three buildings with their stair-stepped facade, was the old City Hall where all official functions and events were held.After being crowned Holy Roman Emperor, Leopold I and his entourage walked from the church to this market...
by Nancy | Jan 19, 2009 | Chasing Caterpillars, Miscellaneous, Research
Eschenheimer TowerAnother part of the old city of Frankfurt is the Eschenheimer Turm (tower). The rectangular base was completed in 1400; the circular tower in 1428. It used to be one of the gates to get into the city. Today the fast paced city...
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