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It is as they say, / A proverb is well put
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It is as they say, / A proverb is well put

Mindermann & Co. · 1814 - 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 30 depictions of proverbs and expressions. Inscription in Dutch and French under each image. Numbered at the bottom right: No. 54.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printcharacters (human types)proverbs, sayings, etc.
Credit lineHet is zoo als men zegt, / Een spreekwoord is wel regt [(...)]. 1814 - 1848. Mindermann & Co.. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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