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Behold, children! in this print, how we were formerly dressed: / Learn, from the verses, our difference in nature and customs
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Behold, children! in this print, how we were formerly dressed: / Learn, from the verses, our difference in nature and customs

Johan Noman · 1806 - 1830 · 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 12 depictions of couples from different regions in various costumes. Below each image a two-line verse. In each image the name of the region or province from which the couple originates. Numbered top right: No. 265.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printEuropeanshistorical costumeLimburg (Nederlandse provincie)ZeelandMechelen
Credit lineZiet, kindren! in deez' prent, hoe wy ons eertyds kleedden: / Leert, uit de versjens, ons verschil in aart en zeden. 1806 - 1830. Johan Noman. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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