The Kissling family's home
The Kissling Family's home, Heinzendorf,
1890s
These two photographs show the Kisslings' family home of
Heinzendorf in Breslau. The family had become wealthy through a
successful brewing business and Werner and his brothers grew up in
luxurious surroundings.
Dr Kissling was fond of his family home. He kept photographs of
it on the walls of his homes in the UK, showing them to friends
when he was telling stories about his life in Germany.
He never returned to his home after leaving Germany in 1927 and
it was seized by the Gestapo during the Second World War.
With thanks to Joan Hamilton and Ralph Coleman for providing
information.
Dr Werner Kissling (1895-1988) was a German photographer and
ethnographer who spent most of his life documenting Scottish
crafts, architecture, and agricultural practices. He was associated
with Dumfries Museum from the mid-1950s until his death in
1988.
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DMPG367n & DMPG368n
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