Mid-19th Century Print of a German-American Shooting Festival

This print depicts the "Schützenhalle, Festhalle und Gabentempel des Dritten Amerikanischen Bundes-Schiessens," which translates to "Shooting Hall, Festival Hall, and Gift Temple of the Third American Federal Shooting Match." It was a popular subject for prints and ephemera in the mid-19th century, particularly among German- American communities. These shooting matches were significant social and cultural events.

Charles Magnus, whose name appears on the print, was a prolific publisher and map seller in New York City during the mid-19th century. He was known for producing a wide variety of prints, maps, and stationary, often catering to the immigrant communities in the city. Prints like these offer a glimpse into the leisure activities and cultural traditions of German-Americans during this period.