Photo, Spartakiáda Liberec, 1960

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Condition: stopy času

Dimension: 14.8 cm x 10.6 cm

Nlack-white memorial photograph from Second Regional Spartakiad in Liberec (German Reichenberg) from June 5, 1960. Photograph was dedicated from commander of union - indicates personal element and direct connection with leadership. Year 1960 belongs to early years of Czechoslovak normalization. Spartakiads were worldwide phenomenon - represented ideological unity of Soviet bloc. Liberec as city on border with Germany had specific position. Regional Spartakiad meant regional competition to demonstrate physical preparedness. Photograph is black-white - characteristic for 1960 photography. Dedication from union commander increases authenticity and collector interest. Combination of specific date June 5, 1960, Liberec origin, dedication, and Spartakiad theme make this photograph interesting. Ideal piece. Valuable artifact.

FAQ - Czechoslovak Spartakiads 1960 and Memorial Photographs:

Why are Spartakiad photographs from 1960 valued?
Spartakiads were ideological part of Czechoslovak sports. Year 1960 is early - near XX CPSU Congress. Photographs with dedication from leadership specially valued. Document official sports policy.

What increases value of memorial photograph?
Specific date June 5, 1960, Liberec as city with history, dedication from union commander (personal element), Second Regional Spartakiad (official event), and black-white photograph as documentary medium.

How to collect Czechoslovak Spartakiad artifacts?
Seek photographs from different years 1950s-1980s. Dedications from leadership specially valued. Different cities (Liberec, Prague, Brno) document geography. Memorial photographs with dedications rarer.