Gentleman’s Hunting Set
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Gentleman’s Hunting Set

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This display from (19th c.) Latvia showcases a gentleman’s hunting attire and equipment: flintlock and percussion firearms, crossbow, top hat, embroidered vest, hunting pipes, powder flasks, and accessories. It reflects the leisure culture and social status tied to hunting traditions of the Riga elite.