Biržai in the 19th century

This collection represents the Tyszkiewicz (Tiškevičiai) family heritage in Biržai region. During this period Lithuania formed part of the Russian Empire (1795-1915).  Collection boasts books, photographs, paintings, coats of arms, furniture and interior decorations from the Tyszkiewicz Astravas manor. Russian Empire forbade the usage of Lithuanian language, books and printing machines. A large number of books, photographs and objects, including famous book smuggler Jurgis Bielinis' cane...
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