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Each earns a living in his own way, / And sometimes also takes his pleasure
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Each earns a living in his own way, / And sometimes also takes his pleasure

Theodorus Johannes Wijnhoven-Hendriksen · 1832 - 1850 · 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 8 scenes of craftsmen, professions and activities, such as a woman doing laundry and a scissor grinder. Below each scene a two-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 12.

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printpopular printcrafts and industries
Credit lineElk wint de kost op zijn manier, / En neemt somtijds ook zijn pleizier. 1832 - 1850. Theodorus Johannes Wijnhoven-Hendriksen. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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