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Follow moral instruction and her lessons. / But pierce the hearts of the wanton. / Fashion does not accord with her law; / oh youth! take heed of the distinction
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Follow moral instruction and her lessons. / But pierce the hearts of the wanton. / Fashion does not accord with her law; / oh youth! take heed of the distinction

1856 - 1900 · letterpress printing; colour; houtsnede; paper

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

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Satirical print on fashion with 16 depictions of strange and too large clothing items. Under each depiction a caption. Numbered top right: No. 21.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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cartoonprintpopular printfashion, clothingcaricatures (human types)fashion
Credit lineVolg zedekunde, en haar lessen. / Maar schiet in wulpsche harten bressen. / De mode strookt niet met haar wet; / ô jeugd! op 't onderscheid doch let. 1856 - 1900. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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