Description:
Marstallmuseum in Schloss Nymphenburg: Collection of Carriages, Sleighs and Harness formerly the Property of the Bavarian CourtOfficial Guide
compiled by Luisa Hager
Publisher: Bavarian Administration of State-Owned Castles, Gardens & Lakes, Munich, 1964
stated first English edition
Paperback
5.8 x 8.1 inches, 39 pages plus unnumbered pages with illustrations
The Marstallmuseum (Museum in the former royal stables ) in Munich is one of the most important museums for court carriages in the world. It is located in the South Wing of Nymphenburg Palace.
On display is a vehicle park from the time of the Bavarian and Palatine electors and kings of the House of Wittelsbach. The collection gives an extensive overview of the development of the carriages from the end of the 17th century to the end of the 19th century with exhibits from Germany, France and England. On display are forty royal and other representative coaches, barouches, sledges, litters and even a carousel.
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