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Fair Wish from Grietje Jans Compaan, 1790
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Fair Wish from Grietje Jans Compaan, 1790

Grietje Jans Compaan · 1790 · writing (processes); etching; hand coloring; paper; ink; watercolor (paint)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Fair greeting (fair letter) from Grietje Jans Compaan, 1790. Addressed to her uncle and 'peetje' Dekker (see verso). Handwritten verse within a pre-printed border with a floral wreath and butterflies. Numbered top right: No. 15. Subject headings within the Atlas Customs and Manners: New Year's and fair greetings.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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kermisprentprintwensbriefgarland, wreathinsects: butterfly
Credit lineKermiswens van Grietje Jans Compaan, 1790. 1790. Grietje Jans Compaan. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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