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Can you desire a finer print? / Children, here is much to learn
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Can you desire a finer print? / Children, here is much to learn

Christiaan Jacob Schuyling · 1820 - 1848 · 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 scenes of craftsmen and professions, such as carpenter, hatter, and linen weaver. Each image has a two-line verse below. Numbered top right: No. 14.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printcarpentercrafts and industries
Credit lineKunt gij fraaijer prent begeeren? / Kindren, hier is veel te leeren?. 1820 - 1848. Christiaan Jacob Schuyling. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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