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Although here is old Jan, dressed in the new fashion, / In marriage, the same joy and sorrow await him
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Although here is old Jan, dressed in the new fashion, / In marriage, the same joy and sorrow await him

Broese & Comp. · 1828 - 1853 · letterpress printing; houtsnede; paper

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

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Sheet with 24 scenes from the life of Jan de Wasser, a man who must do all the household work for his wife Griet, who wears the trousers. Below each scene a two-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 1.

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Credit lineAl is hier de oude Jan, op 't nieuwerwetsch gekleed, / Hem wachten, in den echt, dezelfde vreugd en leed. 1828 - 1853. Broese & Comp.. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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