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Children who read this, take notice of these people / And see if such a state would be to your liking (...)
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Children who read this, take notice of these people / And see if such a state would be to your liking (...)

Rynders, Erven H. · 1800 - 1854 · letterpress printing; colour; houtsnede; paper

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

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Sheet with 6 depictions of discharged soldiers. Under each image a two-line verse in Dutch and in French. Numbered bottom right: N. 74.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printthe soldierthe soldier's life
Credit lineNeemt kinders die dit leest, aandacht op deze menschen / En ziet of zulk een staat u wel zou zyn naar wenschen (...). 1800 - 1854. Rynders, Erven H.. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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