Anzeiger des Germanischen Nationalmuseums, Jg. 1900 by Gustav von Bezold

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By Ronald Gonzalez Posted on Dec 25, 2025
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Bezold, Gustav von, 1848-1934 Bezold, Gustav von, 1848-1934
German
Okay, hear me out. I just spent a weekend with a 1900 museum yearbook, and it was weirdly fascinating. It's not a novel—it's a time capsule. This book is the official report from Germany's national museum for that year, written by its director, Gustav von Bezold. Think of it as a snapshot of what experts a century ago thought was worth preserving, studying, and displaying. The 'conflict' here is quiet but profound: it's the struggle to define German cultural identity through objects at a time when the modern world was rushing in. What did they choose to save? What stories were they trying to tell about themselves? It's a mystery of curation, hidden in plain sight in lists of acquisitions and committee notes.
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Kupferstichkabinets als Kopfleisten und Vignetten beigegeben werden. Mehrfachen Wünschen entsprechend werden auch die literarischen Besprechungen nicht mehr auf den Umschlag gedruckt, sondern in den Text aufgenommen werden. Die Zeitschrift wird ferner nicht mehr wie bisher in losen Blättern, sondern in brochierten Heften ausgegeben werden. Es gelangen jährlich vier Hefte zur Ausgabe, welche durchschnittlich 2-3 Bogen Anzeiger des germanischen Nationalmuseums und etwa 5 Bogen Mitteilungen zu je 8 Seiten umfassen werden. Die Kataloge des Museums werden gleichfalls nicht mehr bogenweise, sondern geheftet ausgegeben, und den Abnehmern der Zeitschrift unentgeltlich geliefert werden. _STIFTUNGEN._ Durch Herrn Universitätsprofessor Dr. _Baist_ in Freiburg i. Br. sind uns als Stiftung von E.L. in Freiburg 1000 m. zu Ankäufen für die Waffensammlung übersendet worden. Wie schon seit vielen Jahren sind uns auch dieses Jahr von ungenannter Seite wieder 300 m. zu Ankäufen für die Sammlungen gespendet worden. _NEU ANGEMELDETE JAHRESBEITRÄGE._ *Von Stadtgemeinden: Cochem* 5 m. *Deidesheim* 10 m. *Geringswalde* 6 m. *Insterburg* 20 m. *Königsbrück* 5 m. *Königsee in Thür.* 2 m. *Königshütte O.-S.* 10 m. *Bad Kösen* 3 m. *Kreuzburg O.-S.* 5 m. *Krotoschin* 10 m. *Von bayerischen Distriktsräten: Babenhausen* 10 m. *Jllertissen* 15 m. *Kusel* 10 m. *Lauterecken* 5 m. *Marktbreit* 10 m. *Neustadt a.W.N.* 10 m. *Wasserburg* 15 m. *Wassertrüdingen* 10 m. *Wolfstein* 5 m. *Von Vereinen, Korporationen etc.: Nürnberg.* Drechslerinnung 10 m. *Plauen i.V.* Direktion der k. Industrieschule 10 m. *Von Privaten: Amberg.* Rust, Oberexpeditor, 3 m. *Annaberg.* Fräulein Clara Seyer 2 m. *Ansbach.* Armee-Konservenfabrik 3 m. *Berlin.* von Bardeleben, Generalleutnant, Exzellenz (statt bisher 3 m.), 10 m.; Theodor Beccard, Regierungs-Assessor, 10 m.; Dr. H. Bingner, Regierungsrat, 10 m.; Carl Blanke, Rentier, 10 m.; Eugen Landau, Generalkonsul, 15 m.; E. Palis, Fabrikbesitzer, in Charlottenburg 10 m.; Pintsch, Geh. Kommerzienrat, 20 m.; Hermann Richter, Bankier, 10 m.; Jul. Stern, Bankdirektor, 10 m. *Dresden.* Arnhold, Konsul, 10 m. *Düsseldorf.* Friedrich Ostendorf 6 m. *Eger.* Dr. jur. H. Reiniger, Landtagsabgeordneter, 1 m. 70 pf. *Eschenau.* Peter Grübel, kgl. Pfarrer in Heroldsberg 1 m. *Feuchtwangen.* Wilhelm Wolff, Gymnasiallehrer, 3 m. *Gemünden.* Leo Matheo Courtain, kgl. Eisenbahn-Expeditor, 1 m. *Gräfenberg.* Ad. Pöhlmann, Apotheker, (statt bisher 1 m) 2 m. *Greifswald.* Dr. Martin, Professor, 10 m.; Dr. Ollmann, Rechtsanwalt, 2 m.; Dr. Richarz, Professor, 10 m.; Dr. Schütt, Professor, 3 m. *Gunzenhausen.* Zellfelder, Pfarrer, in Thannhausen 3 m. *Helsingfors.* K.K. Meinander 3 m. *Hersbruck.* Arnold, k. Studienlehrer, 2 m.; Meyer, k. Oberexpeditor, 1 m.; Neundeubel, k. Bezirksamtsassessor, 2 m.; Konrad Schmidt, Hopfenhändler, 3 m.; Schwendemann, k. Pfarrer, 1 m.; Wernz, k. Oberamtsrichter 2 m. *Holzminden.* E. Cyrenius, Kaufmann, 3 m.; Eisfeldt, Direktor des herzogl. Wilhelmstiftes, in Bevern 3 m.; Sembritzky, Dr., 3 m. *Iserlohn.* J.H. Kissing, Kommerzienrat, 20 m.; Friedr. Seiffart 6 m.; C. Weydekamp, Kommerzienrat, 5 m.; Gustav Wilke, Fabrikbesitzer, 10 m. *Kitzingen.* Eschrich, Adolf, Weinhändler, 2 m.; Goldenberger, k. Bezirksamtsassessor, 2 m.; Harnisch, Gas-Inspektor, (statt bisher 1 m.) 2 m.; Hissinger, V., Druckereibesitzer, (statt bisher 1 m.) 2 m.; Kesselring, Conrad, Weinhändler, (statt bisher 1 m.) 2 m.; Kesselring, Ernst, Weinhändler, 2 m.; Neeser, Wilhelm, Privatier, (statt bisher 1 m.) 2 m.; Spies, Hermann, Weinhändler, (statt bisher 1 m.) 2m.; Wildhagen, Hermann, Kaufmann, (statt bisher 1 m.) 2 m. *Moskau.* Alfred Clason, (statt bisher 3 Rubel) 5 Rubel; Rudolf Spies 5 Rubel. *Münchberg.* Ernst Feilner, Fabrikbesitzer, 2 m.; Robert Fleißner, Fabrikbesitzer, 3 m.; von Fürer, kgl. Bezirksamtmann, 3 m.; Harttig, Hotelbesitzer, 1 m. 50 pf.; Hermann Jahn, Fabrikbesitzer, 3 m.; Langheinrich, Brauereibesitzer, 3 m.; Dr. Schindhelm, prakt. Arzt, 2 m.; Fr. Schmidt, Kaufmann, 2 m.; Louis Schöpf, Kaufmann, 2 m. *Naumburg a. S.* Dietrich, Zimmermeister, 2 m. *Neumarkt i. O.* Dr. Nüßlein, k. Professor, 2 m.; Carl...

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Let's be clear from the start: this is not a beach read. Gustav von Bezold's Anzeiger des Germanischen Nationalmuseums for the year 1900 is exactly what it sounds like—the annual report for the German National Museum in Nuremberg. There's no plot twist or love story. Instead, the 'story' is told through dry, meticulous records: lists of new artifacts donated or purchased, reports on restoration projects, summaries of academic research conducted by the museum's staff, and notes from board meetings.

The Story

The book documents a year in the life of a major cultural institution. It details everything from a newly acquired medieval altarpiece to the maintenance of the building's heating system. You follow along as Bezold and his colleagues make decisions about what is historically significant. They are building a physical archive of the German past, piece by piece, deciding what future generations should remember.

Why You Should Read It

Its magic is in the details and the perspective. Reading it feels like looking over the shoulder of a curator in 1900. You see their priorities, their blind spots, and their scholarly passions. It's a primary source about the creation of history itself. The book accidentally reveals more about the turn of the 20th century—its nationalism, its scholarly methods, its aesthetic tastes—than any single artifact it describes.

Final Verdict

This is a niche book for a specific reader. It's perfect for museum professionals, historians of historiography, or anyone obsessed with the 'why' behind museum collections. If you love the quiet, dusty back rooms of museums more than the crowded galleries, this is your book. For the general reader, it's a fascinating curiosity—a direct line to the mind of a scholar from a vanished world. Approach it like an archaeological dig, not a novel, and you'll be rewarded.



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Susan Johnson
2 months ago

Read this on my tablet, looks great.

Logan Thompson
8 months ago

If you enjoy this genre, the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged. Highly recommended.

Steven Thomas
2 months ago

Finally found time to read this!

George Rodriguez
9 months ago

This book was worth my time since the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly. One of the best books I've read this year.

Kevin Ramirez
1 year ago

I stumbled upon this title and the arguments are well-supported by credible references. Highly recommended.

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