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The reference to "Animals of our homeland" by
Hermann Fischer (Braunschweig) points to a prominent historic German wildlife photographer and a specific series of collectible cigarette cards. [
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The Photographer: Hermann Fischer
- Lifespan: Born November 2, 1885; died shortly before his 90th birthday in 1975 in Braunschweig, Germany.
- Legacy: Recognized as a foundational figure and role model for post-war German wildlife photographers.
- Famous Work: His 1953 publication, Tierjagd mit der Kamera ("Animal Hunting with a Camera"), became highly influential in the field of nature photography. [1]
The Collectible Card Series
- Title & Themes: Fischer's photography was featured in historical German collector cards, such as the series "Animals of our homeland" (Tiere unserer Heimat) and related sets like "From Forest and River" (Aus Wald und Fluss). [1]
- Format: These were produced as collectible color or black-and-white print cards (typically around 170 x 120mm) inserted into cigarette packs. [1]
- Content: The collection featured 25 vibrant color photographs showcasing native German wildlife, documenting local birds, mammals, and river ecosystems. Surviving pieces of his archival works and related collections are preserved globally, including within the Massey University Library Special Collections. [1]
The collector card series featuring Hermann Fischer's photography was produced in 1938. [
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Production Details & Context
- The Album: The cards were created for the famous multi-volume cigarette card album series titled Aus Wald und Flur ("From Forest and Meadow"). [1, 2]
- Volume One: The specific subsection "Animals of our homeland" (Tiere unserer Heimat) served as Volume 1 of this project and officially debuted in 1938. (Volume 2, focusing on local plants, followed shortly after in 1939). [1, 2, 3]
- The Issuer: The cards and their accompanying adhesive albums were produced and distributed by the Cigaretten-Bilderdienst Hamburg-Bahrenfeld (a promotional marketing division of the major German tobacco company Reemtsma). [1, 2, 3]
- Fischer's Contribution: Hermann Fischer's wildlife photographs were cataloged specifically as "Group 10, Work 3" within the collection packs. [1, 2]
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