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The Dutch Proverb Is a Word of Wisdom / Therefore This Children's Print Is Prepared for That Purpose
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The Dutch Proverb Is a Word of Wisdom / Therefore This Children's Print Is Prepared for That Purpose

Johan Noman · 1806 - 1830 · 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 24 depictions of proverbs. Under each image a two-line inscription. Numbered top right: No. 282.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printproverbs, sayings, etc.
Credit lineHet Hollandsch spreekwoord is een woord der schranderheid, / Daarom is in dat vak deez kinder-prent bereid. 1806 - 1830. Johan Noman. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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