Art Page/Print 8.5 x 11 TOM of FINLAN Art Book Retrospective #1 1988 TF142

Before the local water system was introduced in Hamburg in 1848, Wassertragen (lit. 'carrying water') was a popular profession. One of these Wasserträger eventually became something of a local legend. 
 
Born Johann Heinrich Bentz in 1787, people come to call him Hans Hummel. While the origins of this name are somewhat murky, historians assume that Bentz got this nickname when he moved into the former apartment of soldier Daniel Christian Hummel after his death. The real Hummel was much-loved by local children for his kind nature and thrilling war stories. These same kids likely went on to tease the 'new' Hummel (who was described as grumpy and ill-tempered, especially in comparison to the kind and funny 'real' Hummel) by taunting him with 'Hummel, Hummel' as he passed by with his filled buckets. Legend has it that some of the rascals even wagged their naked behinds at him, knowing full well that 'Hummel' couldn't chase them with his heavy load. Thus his only response was to yell back, 'Mors, Mors!' a blue phrase in the local Low German dialect of Plattdeutsch, which translates roughly to 'Kiss my ass!' 
 
Sadly, the water carrier Hummel lost his job in 1848 and died in a poorhouse six years later. But ever since, the phrase 'Hummel, Hummel!' and its response, 'Mors, Mors!' have been a popular salute in Hamburg. When HSV (one of the city's two popular football teams) scores a goal, the stadium speaker calls the name of the scorer, then 'Hummel, Hummel!' and the crowd replies with 'Mors, Mors!'
Art Page taken from book TOM of FINLAND - Retrospective #1 1988 Softcover. They are two sided, see pics for each side, and have the date that the original art work was done. Each page/print is in great undamaged condition, unless otherwise noted in condition, see pics, and is suitable for framing. Each page/print measures 8.5" x 11'. $5.00 shipping first art page and any others from this collection, no additional shipping fees.