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Dä Gummi

The Rubber

Peter Schneider (1862-1928)

Waldemar Kaspers
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Description

Peter Schneider, a hawker who walked from door to door trying to sell braces, laces and newspapers. His nickname comes from a certain diesease he suffered from; a form of neuropathy which affected his way of walking, causing strange looking movements of his limbs. People were reminded of caoutchouc and therefore named him 'rubber'.

Inscription(s)

DÄ GUMMI

Signature

Three monograms and: WKaspers

Sculptor

Waldemar Kaspers, German stone sculptor (Website).

Sources & Information

Denkmalplatz, Koblenzer Originale - Pfefferminzje & Co.
Discoveryblog Koblenz, Kowelenzer Originale (Koblenz Originals).

Locatie (N 50°21'42" - E 7°35'46") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: derp230; Photograph: 1 November 2015
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