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I give, oh! youth, this print as a reward, / For new brooms sweep clean, / For he is indeed a lively fellow; / Who always speaks a word when it fits.
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I give, oh! youth, this print as a reward, / For new brooms sweep clean, / For he is indeed a lively fellow; / Who always speaks a word when it fits.

J.J. Bollemij · 1816 - 1849 · letterpress printing; colour; houtsnede; paper

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

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Leaf with 36 depictions of proverbs. Each image has the proverb below it.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printproverbs, sayings, etc.
Credit line'k schenk , o! Jeugd deez' prent tot loon, / Want nieuwe bzems vegen schoon, / Want hij is toch een wakkre gast; / Die altijd spreekt een woord, waar 't past. 1816 - 1849. J.J. Bollemij. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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