Lotterie / Lottery (colour litho)

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Lotterie / Lottery (colour litho)

8666284 Lotterie / Lottery (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lotterie. Die Lotterie hat ihren Namen von dem franzosischen Wort lot (Los). Fur viele ist sie schon damals wie noch heute die einzige Gelegenheit, um vielleicht einmal ein Wunder (das gross Los) zu erleben. Alle vorhandenen Losnummern und Gewinnzahlen werden in je eine sich langsam drehende, glaserne Trommel geschuttet, aus der meist Waisenknaben die einzelnen Papierrollchen herausgreifen. Translation: Lottery. The lottery takes its name from the French word lot (lot). For many, it was then and still is the only opportunity to perhaps experience a miracle (the big lot). All existing ticket numbers and winning numbers are poured into a slowly rotating, glass drum, from which orphans usually pick the individual rolls of paper. Illustration for Deutsche Kulturbilder, 1400-1900 (Cigaretten-Bilderdienst Hamburg-Bahrenfeld, 1934).); © Look and Learn

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Lottery Miracle Miracles Miraculous Names Orphan Orphans

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Lotterie / Lottery (colour litho) captures the anticipation and excitement of a traditional lottery drawing. The image, created by the German School in the 20th century, depicts a scene where all ticket numbers and winning numbers are poured into a rotating glass drum. Orphans are shown picking out individual rolls of paper, adding to the suspense of who will be the lucky winner of the big lot. The artwork highlights how lotteries have been a popular form of gambling for centuries, offering people the chance to dream of hitting it big with a jackpot win. The name "lottery" comes from the French word "lot," meaning fate or destiny, emphasizing that luck plays a significant role in these games of chance. In this illustration for Deutsche Kulturbilder from 1934, viewers are transported back in time to witness this age-old tradition unfold before their eyes. The vibrant colors and intricate details bring this historical moment to life, reminding us of the thrill and hope that come with participating in such events. Lotterie / Lottery serves as a reminder that sometimes all it takes is one lucky ticket to change someone's life forever. It captures the essence of possibility and dreams that make lotteries such an enduring form of entertainment across cultures worldwide.

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